used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
anew
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
make calm or still
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Something is wrong, somewhere,” declared Ned.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
divisible by two
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
fly-wheel
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From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Something is wrong, somewhere,” declared Ned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
Ned
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From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
except for; apart from
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something is wrong, somewhere,” declared Ned.
in or at or to some place
From this reading “Something is wrong, somewhere,” declared Ned.
in the near future
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
not in physical motion
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must get it started again!” exclaimed his brother, as he sprang to the motor.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But revolve the fly-wheel as he did the craft remained still, save for the motion imparted to it by wind and wave, which was not much, as it was a still, calm day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What’s the matter with the engine?” cried Ned.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Meanwhile the other boat was getting farther and farther away, and it was soon seen that, even if the stalled motor could be started without delay, there would be little chance of catching the rascals.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Something is wrong, somewhere,” declared Ned.
