used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Consultation.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
cannot
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From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
ConsultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A Consultation.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
Fotheringay
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From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
MayonounUS /ˈmeɪoʊ/
egg yolks and oil and vinegar
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
Raggett
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From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think, sir, that Captain Mayo was right in saying the place is dangerous for the frigate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We certainly cannot afford to run any risks at present.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of it, Fotheringay?” asked Captain Raggett.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain Raggett had great respect for the opinion of the young lieutenant and had invited him to the cabin for a consultation on the situation.
