used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
the act of giving
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
transport commercially
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no signs of the missing sloop; but, reasoning that, if the boat was still afloat, it must have been blown down the coast, the revenue boat headed in that direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was not until three o'clock in the afternoon, however, that the lookout reported seeing something floating in the far distance, off the starboard bow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
at the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This served as a guide for the revenue boat, which steamed through the great seas until daylight.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading A revenue cutter was sent out to look for them, first, however, having been in communication with the ocean liner the girls had passed by wireless, learning from the captain of the ship of their having sighted the "Sister Sue" and giving the latter's position at the time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading CONCLUSION When the "Sister Sue" failed to return the previous afternoon, and the storm came on, Mrs. Livingston, greatly alarmed, sent a party of girls with a guardian to the nearest telephone to send word to Portsmouth that the sloop and its passengers were missing.
