used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
in addition
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
from appearances alone
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
Bramsdean
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From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By Jove!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
don't
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From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
focussedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove!
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
Kenyon
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From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kenneth raised his binoculars and focussed them on a dark object in the direction indicated.
There's
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From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
what's
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From this reading Kenyon, what’s that over on our starboard bow?" exclaimed Bramsdean.
Zepp
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From this reading "That," he replied after a brief survey, "is a Zepp. There’s not much mistake about that.
Zepps
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From this reading She is also in difficulties apparently, since Zepps don’t generally assume an angle of forty-five degrees.
