Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

the state of being absent

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

anew

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

having no weak points

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

(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 The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

eagerly desirous

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

for the reason that

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

the lower side of anything

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

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From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

put or send forth

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

moving swiftly

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

an event that happens

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, rather a serious occasion.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

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From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

the force of workers available

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was, however, rather a serious occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

above and across; more than

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

on the contrary

From this reading It was, however, rather a serious occasion.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

an airplane that can land on or take off from water

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It was, however, rather a serious occasion.

not in physical motion

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading STILL CRIPPLED Brannigan and his associates had become extremely anxious because of the absence of the captain of the flying boat and his friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was, however, rather a serious occasion.

(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 The fact that two of the castaways, as well as thirty thousand dollars in treasure, were utterly lost cast a cloud over all their minds.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

at the time that

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And when they reappeared at the bottom of the gorge with five of the lost men of whom they had been in search, the mechanicians were inclined to think it almost a miraculous happening.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Besides, although the mechanicians had repaired the airtight pontoon and rigged it to the end of the seaplane wing again, there was a question in all their minds as to whether the big flying boat could be raised from the bottom of the ice gorge without bringing her into collision again with the walls.