AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I said that, and I have done it," declared Tom.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, what if you did?" snapped the gold-seeker.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You're supposed to do the navigating, not I!
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
gold-seeker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what if you did?" snapped the gold-seeker.
Hardley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, what if you did?" snapped the gold-seeker.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
intersectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/
a point where lines intersect
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I said that, and I have done it," declared Tom.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
locatingnounUS /ˈloʊkeɪtɪŋ/
the act of putting something in a certain place
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading "You're supposed to do the navigating, not I!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
SEPARATIONnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Well, what if you did?" snapped the gold-seeker.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading "You're supposed to do the navigating, not I!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You're supposed to do the navigating, not I!
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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, what if you did?" snapped the gold-seeker.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what if you did?" snapped the gold-seeker.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A SEPARATION "Mr. Hardley," began Tom calmly, as he took a seat in the main cabin, "when we started this search I told you that hunting for something on the bottom of the sea was not like locating a building at the intersection of two streets."
You're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're supposed to do the navigating, not I!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You said if I gave you the latitude and longitude, down to seconds, as well as degrees and minutes, which I have done, that you could bring your submarine to that exact point."
