used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
BRANDON
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From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
make calm or still
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
EssentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
FROLICnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
Frolic's
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From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
irenounUS /aɪr/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
not any; not one
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Beyond a peculiar sensation somewhere in the region of his belt he felt calm and collected.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Essentially of a peaceable nature, it was the dastardly action of the Belgian fishermen that had roused his ire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE "FROLIC" FRANK BRANDON was surprised at his own coolness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As far as the _Frolic's_ crew were concerned there could be no retreat should things go badly with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He realised that if it came to blows it would be an unequal contest in point of numbers.
