used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
any thing at all
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
Ned
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From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
on one occasion
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
a strong line
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
Roy
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From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned lowered himself down over the port side by means of a rope, and reported that the timbers appeared to be intact.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
Vance
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From this reading “It’s positive that some accident happened to the machinery, and neither Vance nor I could repair it.”
precisely as stated
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
won't
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From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
wouldn't
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From this reading “I can’t see that a single plank has been started, an’ it wouldn’t be such a terrible job to get her afloat once more.”
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading As nearly as could be ascertained after the boys were on board the wreck once more, she had not sustained any very serious damage so far as the hull was concerned.
but in spite of that
From this reading “I guess we won’t try anything of that kind yet awhile,” Roy replied with a laugh.
