1898
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From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
matters of personal concern
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
beachedverbUS /biːtʃt/
past form of “beach” — land on a beach
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
blue-jacketed
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From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
colliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
Devonport
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From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ‘Lord love you, yes,’ said we, or words to that effect.
at any time
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading ‘Lord love you, yes,’ said we, or words to that effect.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ‘Lord love you, yes,’ said we, or words to that effect.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
Milford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
a brief written record
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
ramverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
be seated
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
in the near future
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading A misguided collier had seen fit to sit on her ram for a minute or so in Milford Haven, a few days before, and had twisted it thirteen inches to starboard.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
which person or people
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time my cruiser was not with the Fleet, but on urgent private affairs.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ‘Lord love you, yes,’ said we, or words to that effect.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the Captain’s coxswain (_see_ Note II.)—precise, immaculate, and adequate as ever—who met the returning guest at Devonport a year later—September, 1898.
an affirmative
From this reading ‘Lord love you, yes,’ said we, or words to that effect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The collier was beached as soon as possible, and the Admiral he said to us (this I got from the coxswain as we drove to North Corner, by night, through blue-jacketed Devonport): ‘Can you go round to Plymouth with your nose in that state?’
