used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
can't
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From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "THE EYES OF THE RED FLEET."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
a boy or man
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "THE EYES OF THE RED FLEET."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
set up or found
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
Herc
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From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
a single distinct event
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
Kenworth
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From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
a boy or man
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
a particular point in time
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
Ned
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From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
not any; not one
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE EYES OF THE RED FLEET."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "THE EYES OF THE RED FLEET."
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Herc reported that no serious strain had been found, and that so far as could be seen the _Seneca_ was resting on the edge of a sand bank.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
express in words
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE EYES OF THE RED FLEET."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The tide, it had been ascertained, was rising, in itself a fortunate circumstance, and within a short time things would be propitious for an attempt to back the craft off under her own steam.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While Kenworth, in his cabin, was consoling himself for his smart "dressing down" from Ned with the reflection that in the event of the _Seneca_ being badly damaged the lad he so disliked would lose his berth, Ned, on deck, had forgotten in the business of the moment the incident of the intercepted wireless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope to goodness we succeed, old fellow," said Ned fervently, "although I can't tell you what an unspeakable relief to me it has been to know that we are not damaged."
