used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
at or in the front
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading They approached the Tiger’s ship on the sheltered side.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
put or send forth
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
détour
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From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
engage in
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
a particular point in time
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
not any; not one
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They approached the Tiger’s ship on the sheltered side.
and nothing more
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
Patricia
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From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
PiracynounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
reconnoitred
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From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
Saint'snounUS /seɪnts/
possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading They approached the Tiger’s ship on the sheltered side.
transport commercially
From this reading They approached the Tiger’s ship on the sheltered side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
take-off
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From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They approached the Tiger’s ship on the sheltered side.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
Tiger'snounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person
From this reading They approached the Tiger’s ship on the sheltered side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
tornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
in the direction of
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Piracy Coming from the opposite side of the tor to that of the Saint’s take-off, Patricia and her two lieutenants had no need to make a _détour_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
at the time that
From this reading When the sides of the ship loomed above them, Patricia forged ahead and led the way up under the bows.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There they rested for a moment, clinging with cramped fingers to the edges of the plates, while their leader reconnoitred.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The hull of it cast a deep and spacious shadow over the moonlit waters, and all the attention of the crew would be concentrated towards the island and away from the swimmers, so that the only precautions the raiders had to observe were those of slipping through the quiet sea without noise.
