used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
(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 The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
(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 When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
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
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
the act of departing
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
Grayport
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From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
Herc
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From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
Lockyer
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From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
the force of workers available
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
Ned
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From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
shorewardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrwərd/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
sight-seers
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From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
up to a particular time
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The launching of the Lockyer had furnished the biggest excitement that Grayport had known for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The next morning nobody was astir on the submarine till long after the sun had risen and was shining brightly down on the sparkling waters of Sound and harbor.
wharves
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From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
at the time that
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Ned and Herc stood gazing shoreward, they saw a gasoline launch, which plied for hire, put out from one of the wharves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When Ned and Herc climbed out of the conning tower for a look about them, the beach about the yard, however, was already dotted with curious sight-seers, some of them armed with field glasses, the better to see what was going forward on the submarine.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The early train had brought into town several staff correspondents from New York evening papers, the local men at Grayport having all telegraphed in “stories” the night before.
