used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/
in an amicable manner
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
ChartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
davits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
take in solid food
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
hammock-nettings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
large-scaleadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒskeɪl/
unusually large in scope
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
MessnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
not any; not one
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
ornateadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈneɪt/
marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
phraseologynounUS /ˌfreɪziˈɔːlɔːdʒi/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
self-appointedadjective
designated or chosen by yourself
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
untrammelledadjective
not confined or limited
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Four navigating experts flung themselves upon a large-scale Admiralty Chart: guns and cartridges appeared as if by magic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Three blissful days of untrammelled freedom ashore, in which to eat, bathe, and sleep at will!
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Mess rose with one accord and blessed the name of the Commander in ornate phraseology of the Sea.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading In crises such as these there is no need to detail workers for any particular duty.
wranglingnounUS /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
From this reading A self-appointed Committee of Supply, wrangling amicably, invaded the pantry; blankets were hurriedly dragged from the hammock-nettings, while willing hands lowered the cutter from her davits.
