used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
in addition
From this reading Ben had also invested in a new device, a submarine searchlight.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Ben had also invested in a new device, a submarine searchlight.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
Dr
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From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
how
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From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Ben had also invested in a new device, a submarine searchlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
immediately past
From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
one's
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From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
Perkins
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From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
pumpingverbUS /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
riflingnounUS /ˈraɪflɪŋ/
the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Ben had also invested in a new device, a submarine searchlight.
transport commercially
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Ben had also invested in a new device, a submarine searchlight.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
tacklesnounUS /ˈtækəlz/
plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The choice of this last was warmly approved by Dr. Perkins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A diving suit with pumping apparatus of the latest type, blocks and tackles and hand spikes were among the things laid in stock.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
showing curiosity
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I was wondering how it would be possible to find one’s way about the sunken ship without some such article,” he said approvingly, and old Ben’s rugged face glowed with satisfaction.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the short time that they had been in the city Ben Stubbs and his two young companions had done wonders in the way of collecting equipment for the purpose of rifling the treasure which it was expected lay in the submerged hulk of the _Belle of New Orleans_.
