used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
(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 CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
armouredadjective
used of animals; provided with protective covering
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
arms-rack
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From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he left the cabin he looked forward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
BROOKESnounUS /brʊks/
plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
bulkheadnounUS /ˈbʌlkhed/
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
cylindricaladjectiveUS /səˈlɪndrɪkəl/
having the form of a cylinder
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As he left the cabin he looked forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As he left the cabin he looked forward.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he left the cabin he looked forward.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
Tregarthen
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From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
the act of using
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was but a few steps to the captain's cabin, but during his journey Tregarthen made good use of his eyes.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here his range of vision was limited by an armoured bulkhead, against which stood an arms-rack, the weapons being similar to that carried by the sentry, each having the peculiar cylindrical arrangement close to the muzzle.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading CAPTAIN BROOKES ON ships of all nationalities the captain's wishes are his commands.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Tregarthen fully recognised this; so, returning the young officer's salute, he followed his guide from the cabin that had for so many hours been his prison.
