used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
(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 Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the dinghy, it was supposed that they had taken that small craft with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
Betsy
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From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
DanielsnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
Dr
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From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
Jane
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From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
not able to be found
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Neither mission proved successful.
Motthaven
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From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither mission proved successful.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
Perkins
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From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Neither mission proved successful.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
get by special effort
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for the dinghy, it was supposed that they had taken that small craft with them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Neither mission proved successful.
required or under orders
From this reading As for the dinghy, it was supposed that they had taken that small craft with them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As for the dinghy, it was supposed that they had taken that small craft with them.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for the dinghy, it was supposed that they had taken that small craft with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The Daniels, having discovered that Harry was on board the _Betsy Jane_ after they cut that craft loose, had vanished from the little community.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It may be said here, though, that besides a visit paid to Motthaven in an effort to secure the apprehension of the two Daniels, a search was prosecuted for the missing dinghy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for the dinghy, it was supposed that they had taken that small craft with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having already given a brief description of Dr. Perkins’ _Sea Eagle_, it would be wearisome to dwell in detail on all that was done during the next week to put that craft in shape for the final tests, upon which so much depended.
