used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
anew
From this reading The captain looked again through his glasses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
CeaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Cease fire, you--(objurgatory)--fools!" yelled the captain.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
every person
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Cease fire, you--(objurgatory)--fools!" yelled the captain.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Cease fire, you--(objurgatory)--fools!" yelled the captain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The captain looked again through his glasses.
gullverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain looked again through his glasses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
Kapitän
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From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The captain looked again through his glasses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
not any; not one
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
objurgatory
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From this reading "Cease fire, you--(objurgatory)--fools!" yelled the captain.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The captain looked again through his glasses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading It was suddenly obvious to everybody that the aeroplane was no aeroplane but in actual fact a wheeling gull.
at the time that
From this reading The captain was about to discharge a volley of oaths upon the man when a sharp cry from the commander stopped him.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Cease fire, you--(objurgatory)--fools!" yelled the captain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The lieutenant in the observing station wishes to know what you are firing at, Herr Kapitän!"
