used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
(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 No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
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 They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
opinion or judgment
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
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 They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
engage in
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
mantling
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From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
attach to a support
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
Naboth's
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From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
Ned
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From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
not any; not one
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
transport commercially
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned was there, a smile mantling his rugged face as the auto came alongside and he assisted us to make fast and mount to the slanting deck of the ship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
accept gladly
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading No questions were asked us until we were all comfortably stowed on deck and the automobile had been hoisted over the side by the willing sailors and set in its old position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uncle Naboth’s eyes were big and staring as our dainty Indian princess came aboard; but I could see that he was pleased with her beauty and modest demeanor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were glad enough to see us safely returned without bothering us with questioning; but I knew of their eagerness to hear of our adventures and so took an early opportunity to remark:
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PRINCESS DISAPPEARS We were given a joyful welcome by our comrades aboard the wreck, you may be sure.
