used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
BOARDERSnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Charge on them!" came the cry in Japanese.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Charge on them!" came the cry in Japanese.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
one or the other of two
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
the act of departing
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading "Charge on them!" came the cry in Japanese.
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 When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
Larry
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From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
engage in
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
and nothing more
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
REPELverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
Shohirika
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Charge on them!" came the cry in Japanese.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading Pistol shot was met by pistol shot, and a rifle gun placed on the upper deck of the Russian warship was balanced in execution by a similar gun mounted on the _Shohirika_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CALL TO REPEL BOARDERS It was a battle royal from the start and for some time neither side had an advantage.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The slaughter created by both weapons was frightful, a dozen or more going down on either side each time a gun was discharged.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
at the time that
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading When Larry and Luke came out on desk the spectacle was enough to make the blood of the youth run cold, and it was only his previous experience in warfare which rendered him capable of doing what he knew was his duty.
