used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
anti-slave-trade
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From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
audiobook
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From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
Collingwood
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From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
being one more than ten
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
how
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From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
Middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
Navy'snounUS /ˈneɪviz/
possessive form of “navy” — an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
slaververb
let saliva drivel from the mouth
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ Another excellent book by this talented nautical author.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There are the usual accidents and swimming events, but the young man secures his promotion by his distinguished performance in the capture of a slaver.
precisely as stated
From this reading It makes a very nice audiobook, of eleven and a half hours duration.
well-written
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From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
which person or people
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
belonging to which person
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading A well-written book by an author who from his actual trade understands how sailing ships are designed and built, and whose works are by that reason all the more worthy of reading.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the title implies, it is the tale of a young man who is a midshipman in the Royal Navy's anti-slave-trade squadron.
