used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
(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 First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
the act of departing
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
come to pass
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant McCrea was one of the most positive.
Lizon's
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From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
McCrea
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From this reading Lieutenant McCrea was one of the most positive.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lieutenant McCrea was one of the most positive.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Lieutenant McCrea was one of the most positive.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
move an implement through
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
a special situation
From this reading Each was emphatic in the belief that the thing did not happen during his watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
look attentively
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As soon as the matter was reported aboard, the executive officer, after ordering a side gangway lowered, and going down close to the water's edge for a look, sent for the different watch officers of the night.
a Caucasian
From this reading First of all, one of the fleet patrol launches discovered the legend lettered in white, on a gray background, on the Lizon's side.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO DROPPED THE GLASS Early the next morning there was, as might be imagined, a big stir of excitement in the fleet.
