used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
Impey
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From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
Impey's
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From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
O'Neil
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From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
Phil
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From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
Randall
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From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Phil smiled at the sight of Impey in his sailor uniform.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were two strange faces beside O’Neil and Marley; the latter men had risen respectfully upon the entrance of the lads.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE HIGH SEAS Around the table in the saloon cabin were an incongruous group as the two midshipmen entered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Phil inclined his head, while the men thus unceremoniously presented looked half ashamed at being so designated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Impey’s friends,” O’Neil introduced them with a wave of his hand toward Wells and Randall.
