used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We've netted a fine bird.
highly skilled
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
Alec
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From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "We've netted a fine bird.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
divestverbUS /daɪˈvest/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The skipper's as pleased as a dog with two tails."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "We've netted a fine bird.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
mediconounUS /ˈmedɪkoʊ/
a student in medical school
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
mugnounUS /mʌɡ/
the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
nettedadjectiveUS /ˈnetɪd/
having open interstices or resembling a web
From this reading "We've netted a fine bird.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
Otto
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From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The skipper's as pleased as a dog with two tails."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
sea-boots
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From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
sea-way
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From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
SetonnounUS /ˈsiːtən/
United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The skipper's as pleased as a dog with two tails."
surgeon-probationer
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From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading The skipper's as pleased as a dog with two tails."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The skipper's as pleased as a dog with two tails."
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
U-boats
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From this reading "One of the most recent types of U-boats?" asked Alec, as he proceeded to divest himself of a portion of his heavy clothing, and to kick off his sea-boots.
look attentively
From this reading Count Otto "By Jupiter, old man!" exclaimed little Browning, surgeon-probationer of the destroyer, as he met Seton on the termination of the latter's watch.
We've
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From this reading "We've netted a fine bird.
at the time that
From this reading "Better than that, my festive," replied the medico, as he deftly filled a tin mug with hot tea--a task not easily accomplished when a destroyer is rolling horribly in a sea-way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The skipper's as pleased as a dog with two tails."
