used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
without deviation
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
set up or found
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
Henderson
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From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
laggardnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mac and his men burst forth in a howl of joy.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
a course of conduct
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
compacted by ironing
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
quinquereme
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From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
stokersnounUS /ˈstoʊkərz/
plural of “stoker” — Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
Trask
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From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
Veritas
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From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
WESTCOTT'S
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From this reading CONCLUSION “WESTCOTT’S by six feet!” announced Mr. Henderson, judge at the finish, as the crowd pressed about him to learn the official verdict.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their historic boat, which had escaped the missiles of war unscathed, very nearly succumbed to the perils of peace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The _Veritas_, swinging round to the float after the laggard crews had crept in, found the cutter shoved directly into its path through the efforts of two lads who continued to chop the water vehemently while they yelled, as oblivious to the direction they were taking as stokers in the hold of a steamship to the course laid down by the navigator.
which person or people
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Trask threw up his arms and yelled the news across the water to the crew of the quinquereme, who went wild with excitement.
