used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
(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 After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
can't
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From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
divisible by two
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
Forsythe
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From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
at or to or toward the front
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
Jenkins
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From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
not any; not one
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
others
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From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
a special situation
From this reading Jenkins, even with the glasses, could not be sure, but he _was_ sure of one thing, he asserted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though the steamer had recognized and reported their position, it made little difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Well," said Forsythe, "if she can report us, why can't we?
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading All had agreed that she was a merchant craft--the first they had met at close quarters--but not all were agreed that she carried no wireless equipment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After the rescue of the woman, all but those on duty had mustered forward near the bridge, Jenkins with a pair of binoculars to his eyes inspecting a receding steamer on the horizon, the others passing comments.
