used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
ARAD
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From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
derelictsnounUS /ˈderəlɪkts/
plural of “derelict” — a person without a home, job, or property
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
divisible by two
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
set up or found
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
hulksnounUS /hʌlks/
plural of “hulk” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
HydrographicadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk/
of or relating to the science of hydrography
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
incomingadjectiveUS /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
arriving at a place or position
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
conformity or harmony
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
LEGALadjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
loggedverbUS /lɔːɡd/
inflected form of “log” — enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
something that is lost
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
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 UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
RECOURSEnounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
in or at that place or location
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading By this method of “keeping run” of the wrecks, it has been found that some float thousands of miles before they finally reach their ultimate port--Davy Jones’ locker.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
in or at the place that
From this reading Especially is this true of the North Atlantic Ocean, where, during the past five years, nearly a thousand “derelicts,” as these floating wrecks are called, were reported.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The average life of these water logged hulks is, however, but thirty days; otherwise the danger from collision with them would be enormous and the loss of life great.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading The Hydrographic Office at Washington prints a monthly chart on which all the derelicts reported by incoming vessels are plainly marked, even their position in the water being designated by a little picture of the wreck.
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
a late time of life
From this reading UNCLE ARAD HAS RECOURSE TO LEGAL FORCE IN the several oceans of our great globe there are many floating wrecks, abandoned for various causes by their crews, which may float on and on, without rudder or sail, for months, and even years.
