used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
anew
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You mean that we are not to go, Sir?" asked Frank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading His face showed his disappointment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face showed his disappointment.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Lord Hastings smiled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face showed his disappointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
a small worthless amount
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
immediately past
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Hastings smiled.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean that we are not to go, Sir?" asked Frank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You mean that we are not to go, Sir?" asked Frank.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
SAILINGnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His face showed his disappointment.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You mean that we are not to go, Sir?" asked Frank.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lord Hastings smiled.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There has been a slight alteration in plans since I spoke to Frank last," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SAILING "Frank tells me," said Jack, at the dinner table that evening, "that we are about to sail again; about to go into active service."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean that we are not to go, Sir?" asked Frank.
