tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
anew
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
Alaculof
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From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The dog was better informed.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
Christobal
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From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
Elsie
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From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
death of a person
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
the act of retaining something
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The dog was better informed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was instantly perceptible that she was not aware of the grave position of affairs on deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His alert ears told him that there were strange beings on board.
at the time that
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS When Christobal descended to the saloon he found Elsie holding the excited dog.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew, of course, that the Alaculof menace had become active again, but the first attack had been beaten off so easily that she was sure this later effort would fail.
