used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
in addition
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys looked on in silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
impendverbUS /ˌɪmˈpend/
be imminent or about to happen
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys looked on in silence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boys looked on in silence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys looked on in silence.
on one occasion
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
Petrelnoun
relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
free from harm or evil
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
resting-place
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From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The boys looked on in silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
male cat
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
migratory
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They did not exactly lament the fate which seemed to impend over her, but, at the same time, they felt as though, in some way, it might be a disaster to themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading For the Petrel, as long as she had floated, had served, at least, as a sort of signal by which any passing vessel might be attracted; whereas, if she were destroyed, their chance of rescue in that way grew less.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hard indeed was the resting-place to which the Petrel had come after so long a wandering!
but in spite of that
From this reading They also felt that the large store of provisions and supplies on board might yet be needed; and in case of the unsuccessful return of Arthur and Tom, they might need to visit her once more.
