used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
(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 think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
ChartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
Fusi
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From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
coins made of gold
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
Hugh
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From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
SalvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
term of address for a man
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
smoking-room
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From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
Thalassa
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From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it time to reveal all I know concerning the _Fusi Yama_ and her cargo of sunken gold."
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading On the oaken table, and held down by four leaden weights, was an Admiralty Chart of a portion of the Pacific.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene was the smoking-room, in which a roaring fire was blazing on the hearth, for the autumn morning was decidedly chilly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was the first time that the whole of the members of the Salvage Syndicate had assembled at Thalassa Towers, and what might be termed a meeting of the Board was in progress.
Yamanoun
Hindu god of death and lord of the underworld
From this reading The "Fusi Yama" "At this stage of the proceedings, gentlemen," began Sir Hugh.
