used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
Belton
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From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
a youthful male person
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
Fenn
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From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
and nothing more
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
Manville
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From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
and nothing more
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
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 The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
Syd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
Syd's
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From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Syd, however has other ideas: he has been on his rounds with the local doctor, and thinks that he might like to be a doctor, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The time of the story is in the middle of the eighteenth century, but the only real evidence of this is the fact of people wearing cocked hats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
which person or people
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They are discussing Syd's career, which the two old gentlemen hope will be as a naval officer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The book opens with a domestic scene with the boy Sydney having just finished dinner with his father, a Captain in the navy, and his uncle, an Admiral.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Syd Belton; or, The Boy who would not go to Sea, by George Manville Fenn.
