afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
Dr
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From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ON “WIRELESS ISLAND.”
Jenkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
and nothing more
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
Nomad'snounUS /ˈnoʊmædz/
possessive form of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON “WIRELESS ISLAND.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
SartoriusnounUS /sɑːrˈtɔːriɪs/
a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rugged outlines of Goat Island loomed over the _Nomad’s_ bow an hour or more after the conversation just recorded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the pace of the stalwart craft was pitifully slow compared to her usual rapid mode of progression.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading ON “WIRELESS ISLAND.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The entire ship’s company, some of them recruited under such strange circumstances, were on deck, with the exception, of course, of Mr. Jenkins and Dr. Sartorius.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The latter had elected to remain below, but you may be sure that he was closely watched.
