used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
being joined in close association
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
see with attention
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
Brandon
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From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
Brandon's
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From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
CALEB
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From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
and nothing more
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
the act of departing
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
on one occasion
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
with speed
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
not used up
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
free from harm or evil
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
and nothing more
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It simply served to convince them how rapidly Number Three was leaving them astern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Occasionally Caleb had a rocket fired to show the unfortunate trio that he was remaining near them; but, as we know, that was very sorry comfort to Brandon and his two companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
Wetherbee
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From this reading SHOWING HOW CALEB APPEARED ON THE SCENE JUST TOO LATE THE anxiety of Caleb Wetherbee for Brandon’s safety was really pitiful to behold.
whaleback
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From this reading There was absolutely nothing that those aboard the whaleback could do in that howling gale to assist in the rescue of the castaways.
at the time that
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading When the cable parted which attached the wrecked brig to the steamer, the captain at once realized that his ward and his two companions were in a very serious predicament.
