AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
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 THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That may be the opportunity we are seeking.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That may be the opportunity we are seeking.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think that really is the trouble?" asked Ralph.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you think that really is the trouble?" asked Ralph.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "That may be the opportunity we are seeking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
Ralph
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you think that really is the trouble?" asked Ralph.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
the act of searching for something
From this reading "That may be the opportunity we are seeking.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
SUBMERGEDadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
express a supposition
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you think that really is the trouble?" asked Ralph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think that really is the trouble?" asked Ralph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Do you think that really is the trouble?" asked Ralph.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE SUBMERGED VESSEL "Why does it still keep at this angle?" asked Ralph.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; it is out of balance, and I suppose we may look out for another job," said the captain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you forgotten the stuff we carried back into the stern?" replied Alfred.
