used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
set up or found
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
not any; not one
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
on one occasion
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
SIGNALSnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE WRONG SIGNALS.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Bright and brilliant they shot up, and flashed in the clear, dark blue sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRONG SIGNALS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tommy lost no time in getting on deck, and reaching the bridge, found that the third officer was in charge, the captain and the second officer having retired to the cabin of the former to consult the chart as to some questions in dispute between them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were handed over, and at once sent up.
which person or people
From this reading "Give me those lights," exclaimed the third officer, who had been instructed to burn them.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE WRONG SIGNALS.
