used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
encrustedadjectiveUS /enˈkrʌstɪd/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
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 It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
on the contrary
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
transport commercially
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was apparent as they approached the ship that it had been deserted for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its presence here gave the lie to Captain Stephen Morris’ story, but it intensified the mystery of his solitary escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were compelled to remove a large quantity of snow from the deck before they could force a way to the cabin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was indeed the Albatross, or rather the dismantled hull of that ship, which the Arctic castaways had discovered.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Will and Jack both recognized it at a glance, although it was encrusted in ice and covered with snow.
