used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
Aye
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From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
BARBEDadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
BroomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
Cales
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From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
staying power
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
meted
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From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
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 "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
Pete
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From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
in a strange manner
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
undeterminedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
not yet having been ascertained or determined
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading As Cales turned about, some furry animal sprang past him dashing between his legs and nearly upsetting him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," came the reply of Cales in a strangely weak tone, though he was now more concerned by the possible penalty to be meted out by the Captain for disobedience of orders, than by thought of the undetermined occupants of the cave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were a cat it was certainly a good joke on old Pete.
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE BARBED WIRE Just at that moment was heard the hoarse voice of Captain Broom booming through the darkness outside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "On deck, you scoundrel, come out of there," called the Captain.
