Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

psychological suffering

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

divisible by two

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

set up or found

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

in a gallant manner

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

the act of departing

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

investigate scientifically

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

and nothing more

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

immediately past

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

engage in

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

preside over

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

move hurridly

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But the sight of the steamer gave him hope, and he turned on full speed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The _Ajax_ was a powerful craft, though even a mighty steamer would not have found it easy to make headway in that sea and in that gale.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The motor craft responded gallantly, and shot up on the crest of each wave, sliding down the opposite side as though she were going to investigate the uttermost depths of Father Neptune's caverns.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.

but in spite of that

From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS Russ had been running the motor at moderate speed, for he did not know just how long the supply of gasoline would last, and he did not know as yet what might be before him and his companion in distress.