used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “Which way are you going?” he inquired anxiously.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Which way are you going?” he inquired anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
doesn't
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From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
the act of departing
From this reading “Which way are you going?” he inquired anxiously.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
HATSUKE
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From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Which way are you going?” he inquired anxiously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
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 THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
Phil
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From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
with speed
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
without speaking
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
successive (without a break)
From this reading “Pretty nearly straight back,” Captain Bailey replied quickly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
in a swift manner
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
Syd
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From this reading “Look out he doesn’t commit suicide or jump overboard, Syd!”
Takishima
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From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which way are you going?” he inquired anxiously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phil exclaimed with a sigh of relief, as he made his way swiftly to the bridge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE “HATSUKE” But suddenly, without a word being said, Takishima slowly lowered his gun and placed it back in its holster, and then hastily left the group, walking silently aft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Which way are you going?” he inquired anxiously.
