the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
divisible by two
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
for more time
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
engage in
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
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 They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
not any; not one
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
others
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From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
without much difficulty
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
ReservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
cut with a saw
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
torpedo-launching
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From this reading Luckily the commander had chosen to select the morning hours for the torpedo-launching practice, and it proved of considerable interest to the boys.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Another day saw the scouts feeling more like seasoned veterans.
VixennounUS /ˈvɪksɪn/
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
wallowedverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊd/
past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
weakestadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkəst/
superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading The motion of the vessel no longer had any terrors for the weakest among them, even though it chanced that in the afternoon the ocean began to get so rough that the boat fairly wallowed in the seas.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Hugh had cautioned the others to try and make good friends of the men who temporarily manned the _Vixen_, the vessel having been given completely over into their charge for the entire two weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
which person or people
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were on hand to see everything that was done, and they did not hesitate to ask many questions readily answered by the young men who made up the Reserve crew.
