ACCUSATIONnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'll go at once."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'll go at once."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
How
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From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll go at once."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He says he would like to see you."
for more time
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
Nat
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From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
not any; not one
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
on one occasion
From this reading "I'll go at once."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
pilot-house
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From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
not used up
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says he would like to see you."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He says he would like to see you."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
in the near future
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
Turton
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From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
Weatherby
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From this reading "How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He says he would like to see you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He says he would like to see you."
