used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
(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 All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
AphroditenounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET LEARNS THE NEWS.
an occurrence of something
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
deferringverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
Devoran
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From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET LEARNS THE NEWS.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
information about recent and important events
From this reading CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET LEARNS THE NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
RESTRONGUET
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From this reading CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET LEARNS THE NEWS.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
make steady
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
not in physical motion
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
a state of acute pain
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
carry out
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET LEARNS THE NEWS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
in the direction of
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But until Captain Restronguet did know Devoran stoutly refused to take any action in the navigation of the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Restronguet was making steady progress towards recovery, but the news of the disaster had been studiously kept from him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
which person or people
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For three whole days the "Aphrodite" lay on the floor of the Red Sea.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All on board knew that sooner or later their leader must learn of the catastrophe; but every one was in favour of deferring the evil day, fearing what the consequences would be in the case of a highly strung man who was still suffering from a severe physical and mental shock.
