used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't forget my fifty pirates," said Captain Jack.
ejaculated
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From this reading "Great Scott!" ejaculated Captain Glenn.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "Don't forget my fifty pirates," said Captain Jack.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Don't forget my fifty pirates," said Captain Jack.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
a person of German nationality
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
GlennnounUS /ɡlen/
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading "Great Scott!" ejaculated Captain Glenn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great Scott!" ejaculated Captain Glenn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Don't forget my fifty pirates," said Captain Jack.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
hear with intention
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
the force of workers available
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't forget my fifty pirates," said Captain Jack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
and nothing more
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading "Don't forget my fifty pirates," said Captain Jack.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Great Scott!" ejaculated Captain Glenn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
StrikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK'S MEN REBEL "There are only seven of us here," said Frank, a short time later.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
at the time that
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
won't
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From this reading "Strikes me we won't have a whole lot of success raiding the German submarine base."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you don't want me to think that crowd of pirates will listen to you when they hear you have reformed."
