used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
at or in the front
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
(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 THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
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 The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
engage in
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
mud-bank
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From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
by chance
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
SALIHÉ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
self-appointedadjective
designated or chosen by yourself
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fearing some interference on the part of Gray, Louis did not care to make an issue by directing him to go ahead.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading As he explained it afterwards, the fact that the steamer had been aground led him to fear that she might stick the heel of her false keel, if she had one, into another mud-bank, and perhaps cripple her rudder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The acting captain did not object, for he knew that the pilot was more of a sailor than he was himself, and he took the trouble to nod his approval of what had been done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE ON THE DECK OF THE SALIHÉ Scott had heard all the conversation with Gray on the forecastle, and fully acknowledged the authority of the self-appointed commander.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had rung one bell without any order to that effect.
