adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This sound startled everybody on board.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
Dipsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading This sound startled everybody on board.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
search-light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading This sound startled everybody on board.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading This sound startled everybody on board.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading To the horror of the observers, ice could plainly be seen stretching above them like an irregular, gray sky.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sound startled everybody on board.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course orders were given to ascend immediately, and at the same time a minor search-light was directed upward through the deck skylight.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no intention of ascending again into any accidental holes in the ice above them, the voyagers on the Dipsey kept on their uneventful way, until, upon the third day after their discovery of the lake, the electric bell attached to the heavy lead which always hung suspended below the vessel, rang violently, indicating that it had touched the bottom.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading In all their submarine experiences they had not yet sunk down low enough to be anywhere near the bottom of the sea.
