used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
confined by bonds
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
Funchal
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From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
a person of German nationality
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
GIBRALTARnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
From this reading GIBRALTAR.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
Moltke
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From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
transport commercially
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Most surely it is," he replied, astonished at the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The British flag at our foremast indicates that this ship is bound for a port that belongs to Great Britain," explained the mate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
the topmost one of two
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Is not this a German vessel?" asked a passenger of the first officer, as they stood conversing near the gymnasium on the upper deck the morning after we left Funchal.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Then," pointing to the red ensign floating at the top of the foremast, "why does the Moltke fly the British colors?"
