used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Now the clouds hid them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
EMERALDSnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
set up or found
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Now the clouds hid them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
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 By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
Larry
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From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
maneuvernounUS /məˈnuːvər/
a military training exercise
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the clouds hid them.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
in the near future
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading Presently they sailed out into a clear area and Larry sighed thankfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMERALDS ARE FOUND Larry sent his craft into a sharp dive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now the clouds hid them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
throttledverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəld/
past form of “throttle” — place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
Tommy
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From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
hard to endure
From this reading Tommy, trying to prevent the maneuver, came straight toward the spot they had occupied, but missed.
the act of using
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By use of his instruments he could keep on a level keel, Larry knew, and with the engine throttled off, they could not be traced by its roar.
