used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
ANDREW'SnounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
Bornhoff
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From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
Christy
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From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
Flanger
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From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
any competition
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Michael Bornhoff," replied the prisoner.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
unusual or striking
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
term of address for a man
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXPEDITION TO ST.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, sir; but I was named after a Russian sailor Captain Flanger picked up in Havana.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you a Russian?" asked the commander, inclined to laugh at this singular name of one of the proscribed race.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANDREW'S BAY "What is your name, my man?" asked Christy, as he looked over the stalwart form of the skipper of the Magnolia.
