used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
BasranounUS /ˈbɑːsrɑː/
the second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
briarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
the act of departing
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
coins made of gold
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
immersionnounUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
and nothing more
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
on the contrary
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
transport commercially
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
Spokesly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
stucconounUS /ˈstʌkoʊ/
a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was at this point that Mr. Spokesly, rather shaky still from his immersion and extensively decorated with pieces of plaster, took a hand.
TransportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
precisely as stated
From this reading The transport officer was a naval captain; with a beard, a brisk decisive manner, and a very foul briar pipe.
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Spokesly sat at a little distance from the large table in the Transport Office and listened to the gentleman with four rings of gold lace on his sleeve.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was explaining that they needed a third mate for a ship going to Basra and Mr. Spokesly would just do for the job if he would waive his right to a passage home and go to Port Said instead.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It was a lofty and desolate place in the yellow stucco building opposite the dock entrance.
