used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “The barge is ready, sir,” he announced.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading His flag-lieutenant approached and saluted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading “The barge is ready, sir,” he announced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
flag-lieutenant
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From this reading His flag-lieutenant approached and saluted.
flag-ship
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From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
haven't
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From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
not in action or at work
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
InvincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The barge is ready, sir,” he announced.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
quarter-deck
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From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “The barge is ready, sir,” he announced.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading His flag-lieutenant approached and saluted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
term of address for a man
From this reading “The barge is ready, sir,” he announced.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
Stretton
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From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
possessing sweep
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Admiral Stretton was on the quarter-deck, and there was a grim smile on his face as he looked at the disabled steamers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They certainly haven’t been idle,” he muttered to himself.
in the direction of
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flag-ship of the admiral of the Atlantic cruiser squadron was the _Invincible_ and she led as the fleet swept towards the mouth of the river.
