used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
(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 That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
Breese
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From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
chronologicallyadverbUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
with respect to chronology
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
JapnounUS /dʒæp/
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
not any; not one
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
OVERBOARDadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
photographersnounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
continue talking
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
established beyond doubt
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After settling down in my snug cabin, I discovered the need of some masculine conversation.
be standing; be upright
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
which person or people
From this reading My steward proved a forbidding Jap with a perpetual scowl who gave me no encouragement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That session with the photographers and Mrs. Breese had provided all the feminine chatter I could stand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading MAN OVERBOARD I find upon refreshing my memory that the tragedy really had its beginning on the yacht _Mary Rose_, although no one was aware of it at the time.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But the diabolical forces that created it were present and at work then, and to give you a proper understanding of its elements, I must proceed chronologically, from the time the _Mary Rose_ made its graceful exit out of the New York harbor.
