used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading THE SIGNAL FROM THE DEPTHS.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SIGNAL FROM THE DEPTHS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
Hythe
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From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
InvestigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
occurring by chance
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SIGNAL FROM THE DEPTHS.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
Stop-Press
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This item, in the Stop-Press columns of an evening paper, was shown to Sub-Lieutenant Hythe by one of his brother officers.
Sub-Lieutenant
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From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNAL FROM THE DEPTHS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
undatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈdeɪtɪd/
not bearing a date
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Naval appointments: The following appointment was made at the Admiralty this afternoon: Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Hythe to the ’Investigator’ for special duties (undated)."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a lucky dog!" exclaimed the latter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My Lords evidently recognize your capabilities as a diver.
