used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
anew
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
set up or found
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
a small worthless amount
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
not any; not one
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
be obedient to
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
others
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From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
Rodman
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From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
express in words
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
SeizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading He expected to be supported by others of the crew, but found himself alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
up to a particular time
From this reading The sailors stood still, therefore, till the captain exclaimed again, stamping fiercely:— “Seize him, I say, and strip him.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The captain’s order was a general one and addressed to no one in particular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a grin of enjoyment Jack Rodman started forward, and prepared to obey the captain’s command.
