used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading “Her?” said Flower, curtly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
the act of departing
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
Limehouse
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From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
mate's
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From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
absolutely essential
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
on the contrary
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
transport commercially
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
statelinessnoun
an elaborate manner of doing something
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
Tim
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From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He noticed with growing indignation that the mate’s attitude was rather that of an accomplice than a subordinate, and that the crew looked his way far oftener than was necessary or desirable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “I told her we were going to France,” said the mate, in an impressive whisper.
which person or people
From this reading “Who?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Flower, learning through the medium of Tim that the coast was clear, came on deck at Limehouse, and took charge of his ship with a stateliness significant of an uneasy conscience.
