used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading As he blinked the captain's lips expanded into a grin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As he blinked the captain's lips expanded into a grin.
CARVERnounUS /ˈkɑːrvər/
United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
e'snounUS /iːz/
possessive form of “e” — a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading As he blinked the captain's lips expanded into a grin.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
set up or found
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As he blinked the captain's lips expanded into a grin.
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he blinked the captain's lips expanded into a grin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading As he blinked the captain's lips expanded into a grin.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
owl's
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From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
Rouse's
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From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Captain Rouse's face, solemn as an owl's, was leaning over him.
express in words
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was lying on a cot in Captain Rouse's den, commonly designated by that gentleman as "the cabin."
at the time that
From this reading CAPTAIN CARVER SIGNS When Peter Gross recovered consciousness fifteen minutes later he found himself in familiar quarters.
Wot
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From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Wot did I tell ye, 'e's all right!" the captain roared delightedly.
