used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
airtube
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From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
Dacres
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From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
DURANGOnounUS /dərˈæŋɡoʊ/
a city in north central Mexico; mining center
From this reading NEWS OF DURANGO.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
set up or found
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
ten 10s
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS OF DURANGO.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS OF DURANGO.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
rectangularadjectiveUS /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/
having four right angles
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He remembered having seen it moored in the harbour, but previously there had been nothing to arouse his suspicions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
up to a particular time
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dacres had found out enough to identify the craft as a kind of floating store.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
in the direction of
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Overhead was a rectangular floating body measuring roughly twenty feet by ten.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR nearly two hundred feet the two divers trudged over the sandy bed, till the airtube rising obliquely towards the surface told them that they were near the end of their quest.
