used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They won’t come near the boat.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
put or send forth
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
a boy or man
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They won’t come near the boat.”
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
a young female
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
Hawley
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From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
it's
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From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
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 “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They won’t come near the boat.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
not any; not one
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
and nothing more
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
except for; apart from
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
sharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
solicitouslyadverb
in a concerned and solicitous manner
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
make steady
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
there's
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From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
Throgmorton
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From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
to-night
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From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
Torro
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From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
wavelets
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From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
we'll
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From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night which Hawley and Virginia had selected for their assault upon El Torro proved an ideal one for their purpose; for the moon was obscured most of the time by a steady procession of dark clouds which made the waters of the harbor as black as ink, save for an occasional phosphorescent streak on the surface of the wavelets, the sight of which made the girl shudder.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “I’m afraid there are many sharks in the bay to-night,” she whispered fearfully to the Camera Chap, as he cast loose the painter of the launch, and took the oars--they had decided to row at the start, instead of using the motor, for fear that the noise of the latter might attract attention on shore.
won't
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From this reading They won’t come near the boat.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
you're
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From this reading “Of course,” he added solicitously, “if you’re really alarmed, we’ll turn back this minute; but there’s no danger so far as the sharks are concerned.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I guess it’s only your imagination which makes you think that, Miss Throgmorton,” Hawley responded cheerfully.
