used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
the act of discovering something
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
a person of German nationality
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
Ned
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From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
not any; not one
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
a brief written record
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
established beyond doubt
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
Snodgrass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
under-water
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From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN PURSUIT The excitement caused by Jerry’s announcement can easily be imagined; and it was of several sorts.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, no sooner did he understand what Jerry had said, and no sooner did he note the glistening metal plates of the under-water craft, than he cried out:
at the time that
From this reading Bob, when he heard Jerry’s cry, thought of his former fears in regard to the strange craft--fears that he realized now were somewhat foolish.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
which person or people
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To himself the recognition of the strange craft that seemed so fated to be linked with their fortunes proved that the fanatical German who owned it had not left American waters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To Ned the discovery was startling enough, and, for an instant, he had a wild idea that he would like to interview the captain, and learn whether it would be possible for himself and his chums to own a craft like that.
