used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SQUALL IN THE GERMAN OCEAN.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
anew
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I want a boat, sir," continued the professor, fiercely.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
CleatsnounUS /kliːts/
shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I want a boat, sir," continued the professor, fiercely.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading "I want a boat, sir," continued the professor, fiercely.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A SQUALL IN THE GERMAN OCEAN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
Hamblin
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From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want a boat, sir," continued the professor, fiercely.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SQUALL IN THE GERMAN OCEAN.
Josephine
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From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A SQUALL IN THE GERMAN OCEAN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
done under pressure
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
SQUALLverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading A SQUALL IN THE GERMAN OCEAN.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SQUALL IN THE GERMAN OCEAN.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
arousing affect
From this reading "Here, sir!" responded the old salt, touching his cap as politely as though the learned gentleman had been an admiral.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mr. Cleats!" said Professor Hamblin, in the most sternly solemn and impressive manner, as he rushed up to the adult boatswain of the Josephine.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want a boat, sir," continued the professor, fiercely.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your honor must apply to the captain," answered Cleats, touching his cap again.
