used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It was, sir," Darrin admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
CantornounUS /ˈkæntər/
the musical director of a choir
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
make right or correct
From this reading Is that report correct?"
Cosetta
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From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
Darrin
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From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
DAVE
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From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
start firing a weapon
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
GalesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
the force of workers available
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
transport commercially
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It was, sir," Darrin admitted.
STUNGadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVE IS STUNG TO THE QUICK Ensign Darrin bowed, then awaited further communication from his commanding officer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
people who are wounded
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
but in spite of that
From this reading "And yet, by the report which Lieutenant Cantor has turned in, you opened fire on Cosetta and his band and have returned to ship with two men killed and four men wounded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was particularly set forth in the orders," resumed Captain Gales, "that any form of conflict was to be avoided by the expedition of which you commanded a part, was it not?"
