used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
BrokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
Coggswell
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From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
Delavan
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From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
EngineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
Francis
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From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
destroyed or killed
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
how
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From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
Joe
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From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
NarrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
others
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From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
Rocket'snounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/
possessive form of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
move hurridly
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
not in physical motion
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
valvenounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it was still needful to consult Broker Coggswell and others, in order to learn just how far the plans were likely to succeed.
at the time that
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF WAR IT was Saturday morning when the “Rocket’s” crew boarded the schooner out on the high seas.
which person or people
From this reading On the way Francis Delavan, who had thoroughly recovered, formed his plans in case his fortunes had not gone entirely to smash in Wall Street.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The cruise had been at racing speed, without a single hitch after Engineer Joe had fitted that new valve.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Late Sunday evening the motor boat moved in through the Narrows of lower New York Bay.
