used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
anew
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
make calm or still
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
Jenkins
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From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
immediately past
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
engage in
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
absolutely essential
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading There was not air enough stirring to lift the thread of blue at the truck, and the atmosphere had suddenly grown so hot as to be almost stifling.
hard to endure
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not until nearly sunset did the little tender make the last trip to the key, and by that time the calm was “raging.”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Jenkins’ predictions regarding the time necessary to bring the castaways on board, and the weather, were verified.
which person or people
From this reading All the castaways were under the influence of liquor to a greater or less degree, and those who came latest must have contrived to bring an additional supply to their companions.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading If Captain Mansfield had reason to distrust those whom he was trying to aid, during the first interview, he had good proof of their evil natures before the wind sprang up again.
