used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading From the bridge Captain Parkinson himself directed his ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
travel across or pass over
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading From the bridge Captain Parkinson himself directed his ship.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the bridge Captain Parkinson himself directed his ship.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From the bridge Captain Parkinson himself directed his ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the bridge Captain Parkinson himself directed his ship.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
quick-fire
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From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
ROGER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
transport commercially
From this reading From the bridge Captain Parkinson himself directed his ship.
smartnessnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtnɪs/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
in the near future
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Hither and thither she was borne, a creature bereft of volition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading II THE JOLLY ROGER Feeling the way forward, the cruiser was soon caught in a maze of cross currents.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain Parkinson went on deck, followed by the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
Wolverine'snounUS /ˌwʊlvərˈiːnz/
possessive form of “wolverine” — a native or resident of Michigan
From this reading Order followed order like the rattle of quick-fire, and was obeyed with something more than the _Wolverine's_ customary smartness.
