used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAD PORT.
Alice
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From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
anchorsnounUS /ˈæŋkərz/
plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A BAD PORT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
galleonnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
lifting-frame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
Millward
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From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
MohawknounUS /ˈmoʊhɔːk/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
not any; not one
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
on one occasion
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A BAD PORT.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
with speed
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
in the near future
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took both boats, Mr. Millward and Alice in his boat, and I alone in the “Mohawk.”
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We anchored the two boats one at the bow and one at the stern of the galleon, and pulling the floating frame between the two, fastened it safely by a line at each end to the boat anchors.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
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 When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
at the time that
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When the lifting-frame was complete, there was no reason why it should not at once be floated out and secured in place at the sunken hulk as soon as possible, and as the weather was very fine at that particular time, and the water clear, we concluded to do it immediately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading With a line from the floating frame to each boat we towed it along so easily and rapidly that in a couple of hours we were over the wreck.
