used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
speak to
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
Banderah
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From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
BollardnounUS /ˈbɑːlərd/
a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
can't
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From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
ConfoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading Confound him!
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
wanted intensely
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
farewelling
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From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a boy or man
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
FijiannounUS /ˈfiːdʒiən/
a native or inhabitant of Fiji
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
GarnetnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnət/
any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
the act of departing
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
I'm
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From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
of great significance or value
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
irascibly
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From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
and nothing more
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
immediately past
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
Levuka
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From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
Ltd
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From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, well!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
Pearson
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From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
a human being
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
Rear-Admiral
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
transport commercially
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
Tapu
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From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Oh, well!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
at the time that
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading “What the devil does the fellow want?” said the Admiral irascibly, not a whit softened by the “his Excellency” style of address; “I'm going on the bridge, and can't see any one now; we can't delay the ship and get into a mess going through the passage.”
a Caucasian
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
which person or people
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading From “The Tapu Of Banderah and Other Stories” C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. The anchor of her Majesty's ship _Hannibal_ was underfoot and the captain on the bridge, and Rear-Admiral Garnet had shaken hands with the last of the “leading” Fijian white residents, who always did the welcoming and farewelling when distinguished persons visited Levuka, when Lieutenant Bollard approached him and intimated that “a person” from the shore had just come alongside in a boat and desired to see “his Excellency on private and important business.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Told him so, sir; but he says he wants to see you upon an important--a most pressing matter.”
