used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
CARDYKE
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From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
Cervillo
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From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
Dagonoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
icebergnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
Independencia
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From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
Juan
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From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
immediately past
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
held up in the air
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
a course of conduct
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
on the contrary
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
free from harm or evil
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
retributiveadjective
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
up to a particular time
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
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 It might be for days, but there were enough provisions and water to last for nearly a month.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the _Independencia_ steamed off on her aimless course the Spanish captain contrived to induce some of the engineers to go below and shut off steam, and, gradually losing way, the cruiser came to a standstill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even Juan Cervillo realised that there were great difficulties and perils in his path that were as formidable as the retributive warships he had hitherto escaped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CARDYKE TO THE RESCUE THE collision with the iceberg had, as Fielding anticipated, completely unnerved the Dago crew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cervillo would wait till the fog lifted rather than risk another collision.
