activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
detectingnounUS /dɪˈtektɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
the act of departing
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
absolutely essential
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
NETSnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
participate in games or sport
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
a special situation
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The first signal, three bells followed by two more, was invariably the necessary preparation for this event.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One thing was certain; two sets of bells were brought into play as the signal for changing the motive power.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
the act of using
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE DEEP SEA NETS The starting of the heavy machinery was sufficient indication that night had come.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boys had become quite expert in detecting certain activities, as they tried in every way to understand the use of the signals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were now going up and at an angle which was very perceptible.
