used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
placed in a grave
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
set up or found
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
Fusi
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From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
guide-rope
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From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
motor-boat
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From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
absolutely essential
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
a strong line
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
seaworthyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwɔːrði/
fit for a sea voyage
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
transport commercially
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
Swaine
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From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
Villiers
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From this reading Villiers and Swaine gained the wreck by following the guide-rope from the beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading Since it was found upon a second examination that the hull of the motor-boat was somewhat strained and required intricate repairs before it could be rendered seaworthy, the motor was taken out and installed on a strong platform supported by the gig and the whaler.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They found the rope buried deeply in the sand at places, while another result of the gale was the almost entire removal of the bed of mud on which the ship lay, its place being taken by a deposit of sand and lumps of coral that had been detached from the reef under the terrific force of the breakers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It meant devoting two boats to a duty formerly performed by one, but the motor was necessary, since it worked the dynamo that in turn provided light for the divers to work by.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
Yamanoun
Hindu god of death and lord of the underworld
From this reading A Submarine Duel It was not until the morning of the fifth day after the storm that operations upon the wreck of the _Fusi Yama_ were resumed.
