used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these were not easily found.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
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From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
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From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But these were not easily found.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
set up or found
From this reading But these were not easily found.
highest in quality
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
a single distinct event
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
the force of workers available
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But these were not easily found.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
on one occasion
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Clifford chanced to pick up a newspaper and read a large heading:
precisely, exactly
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these were not easily found.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither were they at once successful in finding the right sort of a sailing craft for their purpose.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clifford’s plan was to buy diving suits, and at once look up men used to descending into the greatest depths of the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these were not easily found.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While thus somewhat perplexed a curious incident occurred which completely changed their plans.
