afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
Brandon
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From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
enquiries
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From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
let have
From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder where she is?”
Kestrelnoun
small North American falcon
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
immediately past
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
engage in
From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
not any; not one
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
overhearingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “That’s strange,” rejoined Peter.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “That’s strange,” rejoined Peter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ll make enquiries,” said Mr. Grant, overhearing the conversation.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wonder where she is?”
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “That’s strange,” rejoined Peter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
That's
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From this reading “That’s strange,” rejoined Peter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I can’t see any sign of the _Merlin_,” declared Brandon, after scanning the numerous craft at anchor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already, during the last half-hour new arrivals had taken up their berths, so that the _Kestrel_ was by no means on the fringe of the fleet.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I wonder where she is?”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder where she is?”
