used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What is his name, by the bye?"
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading What is his name, by the bye?"
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
eh
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From this reading "The _Dolphin_, eh?" said he.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
brought together in one place
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The _Dolphin_, eh?" said he.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What is his name, by the bye?"
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What is his name, by the bye?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The _Dolphin_, eh?" said he.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The _Dolphin_," I replied, "cruising; sixteen days out from Port Royal."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is his name, by the bye?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
which person or people
From this reading I modestly explained that I was in command of the craft; an announcement which created quite a sensation among the officers who had gathered round.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, she is a remarkably fine and powerful craft; carries heavy metal too; and your skipper evidently knows how to handle her.
