used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
a youthful male person
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
and nothing more
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
skulkingnounUS /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
soi-disantadjective
as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I only meant it for a joke, sir," said the _soi-disant_ Mr Cheeks, taking off his hat, and holding it humbly in his hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I hope, sir, you do not think me a fool for believing an English officer incapable of a lie?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
(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 "Well said, boy, well said--I see--this scamp has turned out to be both the scoundrel and the fool."
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is this your writing, sir?" said the admiral to the discomfited master's mate, in a voice worse than thunder; for it was almost as loud, and infinitely more disagreeable.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I see by your damned skulking look, that you have been making a scoundrel of yourself, and a fool of this poor innocent boy."
