used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
BoatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
apart from; not including
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
the force of workers available
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
with speed
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
term of address for a man
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading None of the four men coming into the room had seen the general before, except Talbot.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the door opened, his excellency glanced up inquiringly, and, recognizing the first figure, stepped forward quickly, extending his hand, all the other officers rising and drawing near at the same time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, Talbot!
the act of creating written works
From this reading _The Boatswain Tells the Story_ One or two other men were writing at a table, and another stalwart officer of rank was sitting by the fire reading.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I trust you bring good news, sir?"
