used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
(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 ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
bird's-eyeadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
your usual mood
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
apart from; not including
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
FALIERO
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From this reading MARINO FALIERO.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
Gervaise
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From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
MARINOnounUS /mərˈiːnoʊ/
Italian poet (1569-1625)
From this reading MARINO FALIERO.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
momentlyadverb
for an instant or moment
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
not any; not one
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
Oakes
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From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
not often
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
term of address for a man
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
ulterioradjectiveUS /əlˈtɪriər/
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
unreflecting
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From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
precisely as stated
From this reading "This has been a fine sight--certainly a very fine sight; such as an old seaman loves; but there must be an end to it," he said.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As his fleet was safely anchored, and that too, in beautiful order, in spite of the fog, Sir Gervaise Oakes showed a disposition to pursue what are termed ulterior views.
which person or people
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
Wycherly
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From this reading "You will excuse me, Sir Wycherly, but the movements of a fleet always have interest in my eyes, and it is seldom that I get such a bird's-eye view of those of my own; no wonder it has made me a somewhat unreflecting intruder."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ----"All with you; except three On duty, and our leader Israel, Who is expected momently."
