used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
and nothing more
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
levernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Ralph needed no second warning.
not any; not one
From this reading Ralph needed no second warning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
OMINOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
with speed
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
Ralph
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From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
done under pressure
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
SHIPBOARDadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE OMINOUS WARNING ON SHIPBOARD "Submarine two points to starboard, sir!" shouted a voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instantly there was confusion; the captain sprang from the end of the bridge to the board behind the quartermaster and pushed a lever to the right.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Ralph, come out quickly; the second officer has just shouted to the captain that a submarine is in sight," said Alfred, as he rushed into the reading room where Ralph was deeply engrossed in a book.
which person or people
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Together with a dozen or more, who were in the room, he sprang to the door, and followed Alfred, who was now nearing the bridge.
