used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
(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 I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be sure and light the cabin as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be sure and light the cabin as usual.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Be sure and light the cabin as usual.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
conformity or harmony
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Be sure and light the cabin as usual.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
engage in
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
express in words
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Be sure and light the cabin as usual.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not say that it is likely, but it is quite possible that they may make an attempt to surprise us, cut all our throats, and then sink the Osprey.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Be sure and light the cabin as usual.
look attentively
From this reading "I Should keep watch and watch regularly, Hawkins.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He might attack with his boats, and with a lot of native craft.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading At any rate, it is worth while keeping half the crew always on deck.
