used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
airmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The man was not an American.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
aviator's
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From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
not accessible to view
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
increase twofold
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
encasedadjectiveUS /enˈkeɪst/
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
set up or found
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
FRUSTRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
indiarubber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was not an American.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
not one, and not any
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man was not an American.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
on one occasion
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
reciprocators
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From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
submersionnounUS /səbˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The aviator's body was brought on board the _Olive Branch_ in order that it might be given a decent burial, and then it was that an astonishing discovery was made.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading Papers found on him, carefully concealed in the double thickness of his indiarubber coat, revealed the fact that he was the agent of a certain European power, and that it was his intention to find out as much about the _Olive Branch_ as he was able to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A FRUSTRATED PLOT THE recovered reciprocators were none the worse for their prolonged submersion, thanks to the protection afforded by the steel cylinders in which they were encased.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading A diver having removed them from the body of the ill-fated airman, the wrecked monoplane was released and allowed to sink once more to the bottom of the sea.
