used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
(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's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
catwalknounUS /ˈkætwɑːk/
narrow platform extending out into an auditorium
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
CrankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
divisible by two
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
GONDOLAnounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
hold firmly
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
HoundnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
I'll
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From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
McGrawnounUS /məˈɡrɔː/
United States baseball player and manager (1873-1934)
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
navigation-room
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From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
port-engine
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From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
Renaud
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From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
Scotty
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From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Lee began backing out of the narrow confines of the engine gondola, but he never gained even the flimsy, swaying catwalk leading up into the hull.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
That's
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From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GONDOLA "Be a good sport, Scotty!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
TirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That's all the time I'll need to get up to the navigation-room."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Crank her up and give me a call in about three minutes.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Lee Renaud, Ye Tireless Radio Hound, as his shipmates had laughingly dubbed him, pushed a batch of wireless outfit into the grasp of Scotty McGraw, assistant port-engine tender, with a plea for a little help in testing a new radio device.
