anew
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
for the reason that
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
gangplanknounUS /ˈɡæŋplæŋk/
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
absolutely essential
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
not any; not one
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
noncombatantsnounUS /ˌnɑːnkəmˈbætənts/
plural of “noncombatant” — a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
profuseadjectiveUS /prəˈfjuːs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
without much difficulty
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was profuse in his regrets because it was necessary to subject them to this inconvenience, and he assured both over and over again that everything would be done for their comfort.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
at the time that
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were nervously eager, for there was no saying when the hostile craft would appear and open fire, since its crew and leader must be unaware of the presence of the noncombatants.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The tug rounded to and approached the shore so close that by running out the gangplank, the young women were readily assisted to land.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know the Castle is prepared for your stay, which I hope will be brief; I shall see that nothing is neglected and you will hear from me tomorrow."
Yozarro
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From this reading General Yozarro could not have been more thoughtful.
