used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
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(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 "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The boys had expected to find some craft of an altogether different nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys had expected to find some craft of an altogether different nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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in or near a particular place or position
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AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Must be some mistake here; I never knew they explored the bottom of the sea from a submarine," exclaimed Dick in some surprise.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "Must be some mistake here; I never knew they explored the bottom of the sea from a submarine," exclaimed Dick in some surprise.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
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someone who is a detective
From this reading "Must be some mistake here; I never knew they explored the bottom of the sea from a submarine," exclaimed Dick in some surprise.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The boys had expected to find some craft of an altogether different nature.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
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enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
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considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The boys had expected to find some craft of an altogether different nature.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
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at or to or toward the front
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys had expected to find some craft of an altogether different nature.
hatchesnounUS /ˈhætʃɪz/
plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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It's
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JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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the time period between dawn and noon
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The boys had expected to find some craft of an altogether different nature.
Nemo
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The submarine was a new one on them.
immediately following in time or order
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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To move from a closed position.
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
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the back of a military formation or procession
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to give an account or representation of in words
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precisely, exactly
From this reading "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's the _Nemo_, all right," said Jay, pointing out the name of the vessel on the prow.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Must be some mistake here; I never knew they explored the bottom of the sea from a submarine," exclaimed Dick in some surprise.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The submarine was a new one on them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a track or mark left by something that has passed
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trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
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a tube in which a body fluid circulates
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The submarine was a new one on them.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
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at the time that
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