used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It blew out a spark plug.
anew
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading It blew out a spark plug.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
divisible by two
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
I'll
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From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It blew out a spark plug.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It blew out a spark plug.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
plugverbUS /plʌɡ/
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading It blew out a spark plug.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading It blew out a spark plug.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even at that, though, I'll be solemn glad to set foot on land again."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
we're
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From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
at the time that
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now, while this is not a difficult repair for an expert motor mechanic, nevertheless it necessitated another costly delay, and when they again got under way with full power it was with the determination that nothing short of a catastrophe should again interfere with their passage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE CLOUDS For three hours they had raced along thus, and then the first trouble developed with one of the motors.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "As it stands now," said Jack, "if we go on without interruption we're likely to hit the Irish coast in the dead of night.
