used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
any person at all
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “Small cabin up for’ad,” responded the Admiral.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
cuddynounUS /ˈkʌdi/
the galley or pantry of a small ship
From this reading “Grandfather, dear, what’s a cuddy?”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
dearly loved
From this reading “Grandfather, dear, what’s a cuddy?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
for'ad
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From this reading “Small cabin up for’ad,” responded the Admiral.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “Grandfather, dear, what’s a cuddy?”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
a social unit living together
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
on one occasion
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
POLLY
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From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
poredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
queriesnounUS /ˈkwɪriz/
plural of “query” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Small cabin up for’ad,” responded the Admiral.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Small cabin up for’ad,” responded the Admiral.
express in speech
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Small cabin up for’ad,” responded the Admiral.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
precisely as stated
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Grandfather, dear, what’s a cuddy?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading POLLY SHIPS HER CREW The following day Polly was very busy, mysteriously busy, but not one word did she speak to anyone of the household, regarding her purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the Admiral was able to guess her intentions, for every once in a while, she would hail him with various queries.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She pored over books in the library, and wrote items down for future reference.
