used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
DOCnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
set up or found
From this reading He found it hard to work in the narrow little room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He found it hard to work in the narrow little room.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "No," said Trask, "open it in here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it hard to work in the narrow little room.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He found it hard to work in the narrow little room.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He found it hard to work in the narrow little room.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said Trask, "open it in here."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said Trask, "open it in here."
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood in the doorway, and let the door rest against his back, holding it partly closed with one hand.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
carry out
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
TRASK
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From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I reckon we better take this out, sir," suggested Doc, as he made an effort to get the straps loose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRASK HAS A TALK WITH DOC BIRD Calling Doc Bird from the galley, Trask set about putting his things in order in his room, and sent the steward inside to open the biggest bag, which was secured with straps.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He found it hard to work in the narrow little room.
