take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
(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 We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
Chaka
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From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
rid of obstructions
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
true confidential information
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
Joe's
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From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
and nothing more
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
easily agitated
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
SeagullnounUS /ˈsiːɡʌl/
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Chaka was at the rail before us, and started to move away; but I stopped him, saying:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “We are all brothers now, Chaka, and therefore we must become better friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
look attentively
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
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 For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
in or at the place that
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were all somewhat thoughtful after this interview, for it was evident we had undertaken an adventure the details of which were quite obscure to us.
but in spite of that
From this reading For my part I was too nervous and excited to bunk in just yet, so I took Joe’s arm and we walked over to the bow, where the clear starlight enabled us to watch the _Seagull_ cut her way through the water.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now that we are aware of your station and rank in your own country we stand equal.”
