used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
Cardyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
Cerberusnoun
(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
FORESTALLEDverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
half-dazed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
a message received and understood
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
engage in
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
the force of workers available
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
MosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
in motion
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
make steady
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
not in physical motion
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
carry out
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lieutenant decided to make a search for any possible survivors, then take the boats of the _Cerberus_ back to their parent.
in the direction of
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Mosquito_ was moving slowly under the action of her aerial propeller towards the scene of the catastrophe.
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 "There's a man in the water--two, by Jove!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading Should there be any members of the pirate crew still alive they might be able to give valuable information respecting the fate of Fielding and Cardyke --and here they were: two scorched and blackened men, clinging in a half-dazed manner to a fragment of wreckage.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FORESTALLED "STEADY on your helm!" exclaimed Drake.
