used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
Aubyn
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From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
a person who is in charge
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
deck-officer
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From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading It was a diplomatic stroke on the part of the "old man."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
engine-room
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From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
engage in
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a diplomatic stroke on the part of the "old man."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
not any; not one
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a diplomatic stroke on the part of the "old man."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a diplomatic stroke on the part of the "old man."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SCENT.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a diplomatic stroke on the part of the "old man."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
Ramshaw
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From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading ON THE SCENT.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
transport commercially
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading It was a diplomatic stroke on the part of the "old man."
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SCENT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was most unusual for a deck-officer to have to go to the engine-room on duty.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
at the time that
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOURTH Officer Aubyn knew that it was for no ordinary purpose that he had been sent with a message to the chief engineer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was something beyond a normal anxiety to know when the ship would be able to raise steam that caused Captain Ramshaw to make an inquiry from the bridge without using the telephone.
