used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
AnnouncementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
bellyingadjective
curving outward
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
bright-coloured
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From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
clipsnounUS /klɪps/
plural of “clip” — a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
one or the other of two
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
flag-lockers
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From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
halliards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
hundredthnounUS /ˈhʌndrədθ/
position 100 in a countable series of things
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
and nothing more
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
scuffledverbUS /ˈskʌfəld/
past form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
shelter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
signalmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
SURVIVORnounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading THE SURVIVOR “ ...
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURVIVOR “ ...
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And regrets to report only one survivor.”-- _Admiralty Announcement._ The glass dropped another point, and the captain of the cruiser glanced for the hundredth time from the lowering sky to the two destroyers labouring stubbornly in the teeth of the gale on either beam.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two of the group scuffled round the bright-coloured bunting: the clips of the halliards snapped a hoist together, and vivid against the grey sky the signal went bellying and fluttering to the masthead.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
which person or people
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading The figures on the bridges of the destroyers wiped the stinging spray from their swollen eyelids and read the message of comfort.
yeomannounUS /ˈjoʊmən/
officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
From this reading Then he gave an order to the yeoman of signals, who barked its repetition to the shelter-deck where the little group of signalmen stamped their feet and blew on their numbed fingers in the lee of the flag-lockers.
