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From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
Carl
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From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
DefiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
someone who is a detective
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
Grampusnoun
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
to a considerable degree
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
HURLEDverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading HURLED INTO THE SEA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HURLED INTO THE SEA.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
JapsnounUS /dʒæps/
plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
MagellannounUS /məˈdʒelən/
Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
not any; not one
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HURLED INTO THE SEA.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
StraitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
required or under orders
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HURLED INTO THE SEA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
a source of difficulty
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
precisely as stated
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
someone who visits
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not the strange visitor that had passed the bows of the _Grampus_ on its glowing way that rested heavily on his mind, but the news gathered from the captain of the mail boat that had been spoken early in the day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
at the time that
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading On leaving the western end of the Strait of Magellan, the submarine and her crew had, as they supposed, left behind them for the rest of their cruise their wily enemies, the Sons of the Rising Sun.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Matt was very much worried when Dick and Carl, agreeably to their orders, went below.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They had had trouble enough on account of the Japanese while coming through the strait, and Matt thought that he and his friends were entitled to a respite, so far as the nefarious plots of the fanatical young Japs were concerned.[A] [A] The adventures of the motor boys, in and around Magellan Strait, were set forth in No. 19 of the MOTOR STORIES, entitled, "Motor Matt's Defiance; or, Around the Horn."
