used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
exhale hard
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Well, one thing is certain," said Tom.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
Flyawayadjective
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
set up or found
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, one thing is certain," said Tom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, one thing is certain," said Tom.
SearchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
not in physical motion
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
a special situation
From this reading "Well, one thing is certain," said Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
male cat
From this reading "Well, one thing is certain," said Tom.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
(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 "Well, one thing is certain," said Tom.
at the time that
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The breeze was still stiff, but it was not as heavy as it had been, and Martin Harris was unable to decrease the space which separated his own craft from that of the enemy.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "When the wind is light the _Flyaway_ has as good a chance of making headway as we have."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE Sunrise found the two yachts far out on the ocean with land nowhere in sight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, the _Searchlight_ is the better boat in a strong blow," he explained.
