used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
the state of being absent
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
ADMITSverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
(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 There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
the act of discovering something
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
JARROW
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From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
Nuestra
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From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
on one occasion
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
PETH
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From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
having a point
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
cut with a saw
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
strippingnounUS /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There might be a reason for it all which would be perfectly plausible, if not convincing of the captain's good intentions.
a special situation
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
Trask
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From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His discovery that Jarrow was missing seemed to verify his suspicions that the captain was not playing fair.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading CAPTAIN JARROW ADMITS HE IS SUSPICIOUS OF PETH Trask went to his room at once, and stripping off his wet pajamas, dressed hurriedly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
but in spite of that
From this reading His absence from his room was the most alarming thing which had happened yet aboard the _Nuestra_, and, as Trask saw it, the fact pointed to a betrayal of trust.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the young man decided he would withhold any decision regarding the captain until the latter had a chance to explain why the crew should put off in a boat in the night, and why Jarrow was not in his cabin.
