used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
(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 If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
command with authority
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
disembarrassed
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From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
KERCHIEFnounUS /ˈkɜːrtʃəf/
a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
From this reading THE WHITE KERCHIEF.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
the act of departing
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If the flat had been taken on direct after leaving Devil's Island--and in all likelihood it had--it should reach New Orleans in four days at the furthest.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE KERCHIEF.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE KERCHIEF.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They could assist the current with a pair of sweeps, with which the craft was provided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Its crew would convey it as fast as possible, knowing the danger of delay.
YazoonounUS /ˈjɑːzuː/
a river that rises in west central Mississippi and flows southwest to empty into the Mississippi River above Vicksburg
From this reading While thanking the Yazoo City for having so opportunely disembarrassed us of the presence of Nat Bradley, we felt that he must be followed as speedily as possible.
