used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid not, Chalmers," replied Fordyce.
(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 Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
boobytraps
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From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
Chalmers
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From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
Don't
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From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
enquired
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From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
Fordyce
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From this reading "I'm afraid not, Chalmers," replied Fordyce.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The glimmer of the lighted match revealed the lamp.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid not, Chalmers," replied Fordyce.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
Klostivitch
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From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The glimmer of the lighted match revealed the lamp.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
set afire or burning
From this reading The glimmer of the lighted match revealed the lamp.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm afraid not, Chalmers," replied Fordyce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
and nothing more
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm afraid not, Chalmers," replied Fordyce.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The glimmer of the lighted match revealed the lamp.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
only a very short time before
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
ship-shape
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From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
term of address for a man
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
Tain't
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From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
up to a particular time
From this reading Don't move till I strike a match; there may be boobytraps about."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
TrappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
Vladimir
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From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We took too much for granted, and pal Vladimir has sold us a dog.
which person or people
From this reading Trapped "'Tain't quite all ship-shape, is it, sir?" enquired Petty Officer Chalmers, who, ignorant of the Russian language, could only base his surmise upon the fact that Klostivitch had suspiciously made himself scarce.
