used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think a captain always ought to do that.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I think a captain always ought to do that.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE SWALLOW.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, let’s hear from you.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So, let’s hear from you.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think a captain always ought to do that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
let's
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From this reading So, let’s hear from you.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE SWALLOW.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, let’s hear from you.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
in the near future
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
SWALLOWverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE SWALLOW.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE SWALLOW.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It is my intention,” he added, by way of apology, fearful that some of his crew might think he did not know what course he ought to pursue, “to consult my officers every time we are in trouble.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now, fellows, what shall we do?” asked Captain Rich, as soon as the lights on the tug had disappeared around the head of the island.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So, let’s hear from you.”
