used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At that!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
Brandon
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From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Keep her so!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep her so!”
Kestrelnoun
small North American falcon
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
go across or through
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
without much difficulty
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Keep her so!”
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “At that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Kestrel_, answering readily to a slight pressure on the tiller, changed her course to bring the other craft on her port bow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
look attentively
From this reading “Down helm!” ordered Brandon, in his capacity of officer of the starboard watch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “If we pass within hailing distance they might be able to give us our position,” remarked the Patrol Leader.
