used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
(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 With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
a quantity of money
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
AndromedanounUS /ænˈdrɑːmədə/
broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
d'être
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From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
feluccanounUS /fɪˈlʌkə/
a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
footedadjectiveUS /ˈfʊtɪd/
having feet
From this reading With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
Georgeos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
the act of departing
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
Loringhoven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
MaltanounUS /ˈmɔːltə/
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
Nikolaos
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From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
ProvisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
raison
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
U-boatnoun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading On the thirteenth day after leaving Malta the felucca turned her bows westward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A FIGHT TO A FINISH IT was two days later that the "Georgeos Nikolaos" ran under the stern of the "Andromeda," and the astute von Loringhoven had detected the _raison d'être_ of what appeared to be at first sight a nondescript Mediterranean trading felucca.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Provisions were showing signs of running short, while the crowded state of the little craft made it undesirable to keep the seas for any great length of time.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading With a following wind the "Georgeos Nikolaos," carrying all sail, footed it merrily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In happy ignorance of what had occurred the "Georgeos Nikolaos" carried on with a fair amount of success, never turning the tables on a U-boat until she was practically certain of making a proper job of the business.
