AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
in addition
From this reading Lieutenant Totten and Cushing were also present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lieutenant Totten and Cushing were also present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
CushingnounUS /ˈkʊʃɪŋ/
United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
From this reading Lieutenant Totten and Cushing were also present.
DAN'S
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From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Totten and Cushing were also present.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lieutenant Totten and Cushing were also present.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Beside him was Captain Allen, commanding officer of the battleship "Hudson," flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR
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From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
Timworth
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From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
Timworth's
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From this reading "Good evening, gentlemen," was Admiral Timworth's greeting, after salutes had been exchanged.
Totten
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From this reading Lieutenant Totten and Cushing were also present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Admiral Timworth was seated at his desk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DAN'S THIRTY-THREE-DOLLAR GUESS As the two young officers entered the admiral's quarters the curtains were closed behind them by the marine orderly.
