used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
AHOY
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From this reading “DERELICT AHOY!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
a youthful male person
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
DERELICTadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading “DERELICT AHOY!”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
Dr
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From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
the act of departing
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
Hallet
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From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
Hallet's
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From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
and nothing more
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
reëstablished
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From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
Identical; not different.
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Far from seeking a chance to maintain friendly relations with Ned, the doctor avoided the Motor Boy and remained in seclusion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
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 There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
Slade
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From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading However, since the two had been transferred to the same warship there had been a complete change in Dr. Hallet.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ned Slade and Dr. Hallet were aboard one of the rescuing warships.
at the time that
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
which person or people
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a time, just before the wireless of the _Sherman_ was reëstablished, when it seemed to Ned that he was going to learn Dr. Hallet’s secret, and when he felt that he could be on terms of friendship with the eccentric doctor--who was not a physician, but a doctor of science.
