used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
move towards
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
AwakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
CrossenounUS /krɑːs/
a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
an opposing military force
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
Eveleen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
start firing a weapon
From this reading --INTO THE FIRE.
FranksnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading --INTO THE FIRE.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
lugubriouslyadverb
in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
paddle-boxnoun
a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheel
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
steam-whistle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As the steamers neared one another, Eveleen recognised him as her old enemy Captain Crosse.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --INTO THE FIRE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Too late, I see!” he shouted lugubriously.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading /Awakened/ at sunrise by the festive sound of a steam-whistle, the fugitives from the Agency turned out to view the approach of a vessel identified by Captain Franks as the _Galaxy_.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading European soldiers clustered on her deck, and an officer waved greetings from the paddle-box.
