used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
in actual fact
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
(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 She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
Amy
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From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
a state at a particular time
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
the organ of sight
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
MarigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
Nell
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From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
on one occasion
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
Roselawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
only a very short time before
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
required or under orders
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
two times
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
wallowedverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊd/
past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONLY HOPE The condition of the _Marigold_ was actually much more serious than the Roselawn girls at first supposed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She wallowed in the big seas in a most unpleasant way and it was fortunate indeed that all the passengers were good sailors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nell came and looked into the radio room once or twice; then she felt so bad that she went below to lie down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
wind'snounUS /wɪndz/
possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Fortunately the wind decreased after a while; but by that time it was scarcely safe to head the yacht into the wind's eye, as the skipper called it.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Jessie and Amy were so busy in the radio house for a couple of hours and were so interested in what they were doing that they failed to observe that the hull of the yacht was slowly sinking.
