used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading DESPERATE MEASURES.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
at any time
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
Glennie
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From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
MEASURESnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading DESPERATE MEASURES.
muskets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
transport commercially
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading This desperate measure, viewed in that light, seemed the height of reckless folly.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Matt had four guards--the captain of the war ship and three marines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ensign Glennie was as brave and gallant an officer as ever left Annapolis, but he was taught to look at such enterprises as Dick had broached in a sane and logical manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain was armed--probably with the sword alone--but the marines certainly had muskets.
