used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading The ship’s owners were continually sending important communications.
being joined in close association
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The ship’s owners were continually sending important communications.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
true confidential information
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
the organ of sight
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
of great significance or value
From this reading The ship’s owners were continually sending important communications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
Lycoming
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From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The ship’s owners were continually sending important communications.
purser's
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From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
Roy
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From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
Roy's
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From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading As the time for sailing approached, he was busy day and night.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The ship’s owners were continually sending important communications.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ship’s owners were continually sending important communications.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thanks to the purser’s kind and skilful ministrations, Roy’s eye was not long in returning to an almost normal appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were a multitude of unusual details connected with the maiden voyage of the _Lycoming_ that entailed endless messages.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading But Roy had little time to worry over his looks.
