used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading If my mind is disturbed upon some spiritual matter should I not send for my spiritual adviser?
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
(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 The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
BuccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
Buccaneer's
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From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
being joined in close association
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
descanted
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From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
having the place or position changed
From this reading If my mind is disturbed upon some spiritual matter should I not send for my spiritual adviser?
Dogvane
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From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And if I want a legal opinion should I not go to my lawyer?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading And if I want a legal opinion should I not go to my lawyer?"
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading And if I want a legal opinion should I not go to my lawyer?"
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If my mind is disturbed upon some spiritual matter should I not send for my spiritual adviser?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If my mind is disturbed upon some spiritual matter should I not send for my spiritual adviser?
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And if I want a legal opinion should I not go to my lawyer?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If my mind is disturbed upon some spiritual matter should I not send for my spiritual adviser?
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading If my mind is disturbed upon some spiritual matter should I not send for my spiritual adviser?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And if I want a legal opinion should I not go to my lawyer?"
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And if I want a legal opinion should I not go to my lawyer?"
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Buccaneer's War Minister now received his summons, as in naval matters, so in military.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
at the time that
From this reading When Dogvane descanted upon his ignorance of all things military, the Buccaneer exclaimed: "Stay, Master Dogvane! if my body is ailing should I not send for a physician, one skilled in disease?
which person or people
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The high official who had charge of his army, and was responsible for the safety of the Buccaneer's vast empire, was totally ignorant, or nearly so, of all things connected with the military profession.
