used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
Alwyn
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From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A stout block had been bent to the heel of one of the davits.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A stout block had been bent to the heel of one of the davits.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
BurgoynenounUS /bərˈɡɔɪn/
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
davits
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From this reading A stout block had been bent to the heel of one of the davits.
denudedadjectiveUS /dɪˈnuːdɪd/
without the natural or usual covering
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
DiscussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading A stout block had been bent to the heel of one of the davits.
not accessible to view
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
life-boat
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From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
Minalto
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From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
not any; not one
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A stout block had been bent to the heel of one of the davits.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
with little or no delay
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
transport commercially
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
SnuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
dependable
From this reading A stout block had been bent to the heel of one of the davits.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Successful so Far Snugly hidden in the almost denuded compartment known as the captain's pantry, Alwyn Burgoyne and Jasper Minalto waited breathlessly for the impending explosion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the meantime the men in the life-boat, hurriedly coached by Captain Blair, had done their part of the business well.
at the time that
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Discussing a hurried plan of action with Captain Blair--a quick change of programme necessitated by events over which they had no control--Burgoyne had acted promptly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Taking advantage of the confusion when the order had been given to abandon ship, the Third Officer and the faithful Minalto had climbed up the side and disappeared down the companion ladder without a single member of the pirate crew having the faintest suspicion of their presence.
