11
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
Caerdaff
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
crabsnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
field-glasses
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading But it was soon perceived that Repeller No. 11 had no intention of running away, nor of going over to Ireland.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But it was soon perceived that Repeller No. 11 had no intention of running away, nor of going over to Ireland.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But it was soon perceived that Repeller No. 11 had no intention of running away, nor of going over to Ireland.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading But it was soon perceived that Repeller No. 11 had no intention of running away, nor of going over to Ireland.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
Repeller
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But it was soon perceived that Repeller No. 11 had no intention of running away, nor of going over to Ireland.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But it was soon perceived that Repeller No. 11 had no intention of running away, nor of going over to Ireland.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
Syndicate'snounUS /ˈsɪndɪkəts/
possessive form of “syndicate” — a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
telescopesnounUS /ˈteləskoʊps/
plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was presumed that the crabs accompanied her, but as they were now at their fighting depth it was impossible to see them at so great a distance.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What this meant nobody knew, but the naval military observers immediately suspected that the Syndicate's vessel had concentrated attention upon Caerdaff in order to go over to Ireland to do some sort of mischief there.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From slowly cruising about four or five miles off shore, she had steamed westward until she had reached a point which, according to the calculations of her scientific corps, was nine marine miles from Caerdaff.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading About nine o'clock on the appointed morning, Repeller No. 11, much to the surprise of the spectators on the high grounds with field-glasses and telescopes, steamed away from Caerdaff.
