(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 "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
in addition
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
Farrar
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From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
hied
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From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
motor-room
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From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
optionnounUS /ˈɑːpʃən/
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
portedverbUS /ˈpɔːrtɪd/
past form of “port” — put or turn on the left side, of a ship
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
precisely, exactly
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
SEIZINGnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
steering-wheel
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From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
carry out
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading TOUCH AND GO SEIZING the steering-wheel Farrar flung the boat hard to port, in the hope that he might shake off pursuit by running at right angles to his former course.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By so doing he was taking her farther from Venice, but in this matter he had little option.
at the time that
From this reading When he returned on deck the hostile craft had also altered helm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Take her," he exclaimed hurriedly, and hied him to the motor-room, letting the engines "all out" with full throttle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he ported helm the change of direction would have brought the patrol boat athwart the course of the destroyer.
