used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We might land and remove it,” hazarded Ned.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jack shook his head.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
make calm or still
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
the act of departing
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
hazarded
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From this reading “We might land and remove it,” hazarded Ned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Jack shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Jack shook his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We might land and remove it,” hazarded Ned.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
Jupe
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From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “We might land and remove it,” hazarded Ned.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
Ned
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From this reading “We might land and remove it,” hazarded Ned.
obstructionnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading “We might land and remove it,” hazarded Ned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But Jack shook his head.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Jupe, go below and call Captain Andrews,” he said, in as calm a voice as he could muster.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well,” said Jack, after a moment spent in surveying the obstruction, “we might have expected something like that.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The question is, what are we going to do?”
