used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
adhesivenounUS /ædˈhiːsɪv/
a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
in addition
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
ANCHORnounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan reported and the orderly announced him.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Dan reported and the orderly announced him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
Dan
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From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
Dan's
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From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
the act of giving
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dan reported and the orderly announced him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
not any; not one
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Dan reported and the orderly announced him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Dan reported and the orderly announced him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
express in speech
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
look attentively
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lad entered the captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood waiting for his superior to speak.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ON THE ANCHOR WATCH Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Dan's ear was done up in adhesive plaster, and a bandage had been wound under his chin and up over his head, giving him the appearance of being much worse off than he really was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Davis, I hear you have had an accident?"
