used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
(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 With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
divisible by two
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
lesseningnounUS /ˈlesənɪŋ/
a change downward
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
for more time
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
Ned
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From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
not any; not one
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
and nothing more
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
troopshipnoun
ship for transporting troops
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Notwithstanding the presence of many of their comrades in arms, there was a sense of loneliness on the vast expanse of the waters of the Atlantic.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as it was, with every one ready for the trip home, which, for this unavoidable cause, could not be completed, the sense of the vastness and loneliness of the ocean, on which the troopship could only drift, filled the boys’ hearts.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading With the acknowledgment on the part of the engineers that the wireless apparatus could no longer issue appeals for help, all that remained to be done in connection with that was to wait for the possible chance that some of the messages previously sent out would be answered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR Weary were the hours, even fraught with anxiety as they were, that Ned, Bob, and Jerry passed aboard the drifting craft.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the _Sherman_ been proceeding along under her own power, lessening each hour the miles that separated her from the shores of America, this feeling would not have manifested itself.
