used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
AlsatiannounUS /ælˈseɪʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Alsace
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The newspapers reported her as missing and probably lost.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
hadesnounUS /ˈheɪdiz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
HookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The newspapers reported her as missing and probably lost.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
not able to be found
From this reading The newspapers reported her as missing and probably lost.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The newspapers reported her as missing and probably lost.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
overdueadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈduː/
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The newspapers reported her as missing and probably lost.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The newspapers reported her as missing and probably lost.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
tugsnounUS /tʌɡz/
plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull
From this reading So many days overdue was this crack liner of the International service that tugs had been sent to search for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
under-engined
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From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
under-manned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a plucky undertaking for the under-engined, under-manned tramp, but the _Alsatian_ sent extra hands aboard, and the two vessels crept slowly in toward the Atlantic coast, swung to the northward, and after a tedious voyage came in sight of Sandy Hook.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The wild and tragic experience through which she had passed seemed incredible to those on board.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
You're
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From this reading “You’re drunk or crazy,” cried the skipper; “but I will tow you to hades for the price that will be awarded for this job.”
