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From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
AcknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
Aye
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From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
Chadwick
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From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
manilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
a person who carries a message
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
Templeton
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From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Ready at four, sir," said the engineer officer, Thomas; and left his dinner for a short trip to the engine room to push some belated repairs.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "Sail at 4 a.m.," said Captain Jack Templeton of the U.S.S. Plymouth, laying down the long manila envelope marked "Secret."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
wardroomnoun
military quarters for dining and recreation for officers of a warship (except the captain)
From this reading "Acknowledge by signal," he directed the ship's messenger, and then looked inquiringly about the wardroom table.
look attentively
From this reading "Send a patrol ashore to round up the liberty party," continued Captain Templeton, this time addressing the junior watch officer.
