used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
anew
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
how
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From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
for more time
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
not in physical motion
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
Ned's
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From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
not any; not one
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
and nothing more
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
remedied
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From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
Roy's
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From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
slowingnounUS /ˈsloʊɪŋ/
a decrease in rate of change
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
stoppagenounUS /ˈstɑːpɪdʒ/
the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
believed likely
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
push forcefully
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To the great relief of the prisoners the throbbing of the engine was heard a few moments later, and there was no longer any question but that the momentary stoppage had been caused by some trifling defect in the machinery, which could only be remedied by slowing down.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Instantly the engine was started again he leaped to his feet, thrust a revolver into Roy’s hands, and whispered:
which person or people
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It suggested to Ned’s mind a way of overcoming those who had taken possession of the steamer, and that without taking too many risks of being killed.
yacht's
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From this reading The alarm which the boys felt at the yacht’s suddenly becoming motionless on the waters served a far different purpose than the pirates could have suspected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Keep the sharpest lookout you know how on the skylight.
