aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
move towards
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
disdainingverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
don't
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From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
mutineernounUS /ˌmjuːtəˈnɪr/
someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
be obedient to
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
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 Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
Sackett
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From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
Sackett's
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From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
transport commercially
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
dependable
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I don't allow my officers to carry them aboard this ship.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The mutineer turned slowly at Sackett's approach as though disdaining to show haste in defence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Afterward I shall have to place you in arrest until you see fit to obey orders and show proper discipline, sir."
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, as the stout, bearded commander halted in front of him, he raised his head and gave forth that snort of contempt and annoyance which I knew to mean mischief.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Andrews," said Sackett, "you will turn over your weapons to me, sir.
