used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
highly skilled
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
Armitage
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From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
Chantier
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From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
Declos
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From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading The Frenchman smiled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
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From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
hydro-glisseur
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From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
Olivette's
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From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
Rouen
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From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Frenchman smiled.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
transporter-bridge
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From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
Voie
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From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shore Quarters In spite of the delay occasioned by the rescue of the crew of the hydro-glisseur, the _Olivette's_ run up to Rouen was accomplished by four o'clock in the afternoon.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We were recommended to the Chantier Declos," replied Mr. Armitage.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The historic old town, viewed from the river, interested the lads beyond measure, while the sight of the transporter-bridge, a structure one hundred and seventy feet above the water, and supporting a travelling car that served as a ferry, appealed to their mechanical instincts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where do you propose going to for repairs?" asked Monsieur de la Voie.
