used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
Alwyn
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From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
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 "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
chuckingverbUS /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuck” — throw carelessly
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
don't
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From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
finedverbUS /faɪnd/
past form of “fine” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
moving swiftly
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
the act of departing
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
come to pass
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
ten 10s
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
It's
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From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
and nothing more
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
Malfilio
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From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
not any; not one
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
pippinnounUS /ˈpɪpɪn/
any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
express a supposition
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
Swayne
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From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
TitanianounUS /təˈtɑːnjə/
a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
unlawfullyadverbUS /ənˈlɔːfəli/
not conforming to the law
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "By Jove, no," replied Swayne, somewhat astonished at the unusual request.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I'm not one to risk chucking away five hundred of the best for unlawfully flying colours to which I am not entitled, my pippin."
a Caucasian
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's quite possible that we may fall in with the _Malfilio_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I don't suppose you would be fined--in the circumstances to which I'm going to refer," said Burgoyne earnestly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Admiral's Promise "By the by," remarked Alwyn to the skipper of the _Titania_ just before the former turned in, "do you happen to have a White Ensign on board?"
