used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
Christy
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From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
recognizable; marked
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
deep-seaadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
set up or found
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
Galvinne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
immediately past
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
leadsman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
LIEUTENANTSnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
pilot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
continue talking
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nothing could be seen in any direction, and the commander decided that it was not prudent to proceed any farther.
seventy-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The leadsman was ordered to sound, as the screw was stopped, and he reported sixteen fathoms with the deep-sea lead.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The commander went forward to the bridge and pilot-house, and consulting the log slate, found that the last entry gave seventy-eight knots from the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECOND AND THIRD LIEUTENANTS The surgeon went on deck with Christy, where he was presented in due form to Mr. Flint, though he had been introduced to him before in his former position as second lieutenant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it was foggy, as Mr. Galvinne had predicted that it would be, and the quartermaster conning the wheel said it was as "dark as a stack of black cats."
