used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
any thing at all
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
bobbingverbUS /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
Cameron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
camouflagedadjectiveUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒd/
made invisible by means of protective coloring
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The lookout had been straining his eyes to catch sight of a periscope.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
deliriouslyadverb
as if in a delirium
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The lookout had been straining his eyes to catch sight of a periscope.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
head-onadverb
in direct opposition; directly
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
mid-Atlanticadjective
of a region of the United States generally including Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; and usually New York; Pennsylvania; New Jersey
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
in motion
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
Pekhard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
periscopenounUS /ˈperəskoʊp/
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
From this reading The lookout had been straining his eyes to catch sight of a periscope.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
scuttle-butt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
transport commercially
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The lookout had been straining his eyes to catch sight of a periscope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
male cat
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
precisely as stated
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The steamship was moving very slowly, and it was hours before, waving his coat frantically as he stood in his bobbing craft, he knew he had been sighted by the lookout.
accept gladly
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
which person or people
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom Cameron hailed first the plume of drifting smoke, then the mast and stacks, and then the high, camouflaged bow of the _Admiral Pekhard_ with a joy that increased deliriously as he became assured that the ship was steaming head-on to his poor raft.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To one who had been more than forty-eight hours drifting in a scuttle-butt in mid-Atlantic, the sight of almost any kind of craft would have been welcome.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
ZeppelinnounUS /ˈzepɪlɪn/
German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
From this reading The latter had not expected to see anything like Tom and the remains of the wrecked Zeppelin in these waters.
