used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Master-at-arms!" began the officer.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
BRIGnounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading HERC LEARNS WHAT "THE BRIG" IS.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
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From this reading HERC LEARNS WHAT "THE BRIG" IS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERC LEARNS WHAT "THE BRIG" IS.
a boy or man
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading HERC LEARNS WHAT "THE BRIG" IS.
master-at-armsnoun
the senior petty officer; responsible for discipline aboard ship
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
a person who carries a message
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERC LEARNS WHAT "THE BRIG" IS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herc, feeling that he should do something, saluted each of them in turn, concluding his respectful motions with a deep bow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HERC LEARNS WHAT "THE BRIG" IS.
which person or people
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few minutes the messenger returned with the master-at-arms, who saluted the officer of the deck, who in turn gravely saluted him.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Neither officer, however, paid any more attention to the lad than if he had been carved out of wood.
