prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The bow gun was still firing.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
an opposing military force
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The bow gun was still firing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The bow gun was still firing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
hard-worked
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From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
Haynes
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From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
the force of workers available
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
and nothing more
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
Osborne'snounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrnz/
possessive form of “osborne” — English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His duty required him to be on deck to assist the already hard-worked Osborne.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
not in physical motion
From this reading The bow gun was still firing.
SubverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More for his chum, Dicky Haynes was unable to do for the present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that any of the enemy were visible, but merely to let them know that sections of the cliffs in the vicinity of the steamboat were decidedly "unhealthy".
in or at the place that
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
people who are wounded
From this reading Osborne's Capture WITH assistance Dicky Haynes contrived to carry his brother Sub to the diminutive cabin, where three badly wounded men had already been placed in comparative shelter.
