used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
anew
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
(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 IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several hours elapsed before all had been heard from.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Several hours elapsed before all had been heard from.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
chasernounUS /ˈtʃeɪsər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
crisscrossedadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪskrɔːst/
marked with crossing lines
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Several hours elapsed before all had been heard from.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
the act of giving
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Several hours elapsed before all had been heard from.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Several hours elapsed before all had been heard from.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
a message received and understood
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
the force of workers available
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
Montauk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
Narknoun
an informer or spy working for the police
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
on one occasion
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
precludeverbUS /prɪˈkluːd/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
quartered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/
past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several hours elapsed before all had been heard from.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
SparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
move hurridly
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
STARFISHnounUS /ˈstɑːrfɪʃ/
echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
subverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading One by one, from their various stations along the coast, the boats responded, giving negative replies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Numerous sail were sighted as well as steamers, but the latter were all so large as to preclude in the opinion of the revenue men the possibility of their being liquor carriers, and the former never stood close enough to be examined.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading IN STARFISH COVE AGAIN "Sparks" as the radio operator aboard the sub chaser was known, sat down to his key at once and sent out a wireless call for all members of the "Dry Navy," requesting information as to whether any had recovered the stolen speed boat belonging to the boys.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meantime the Nark crisscrossed and quartered the sea off Montauk Point, in search of the rumored "fleet" of liquor runners, but without success.
