used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
disobeyedverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
give expression to
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
how
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From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
not any; not one
From this reading No blame could afterward attach to him, no matter how many boats got across.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
Overton
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From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
express in words
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
moving very fast
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
in a swift manner
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
ticklishadjectiveUS /ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
difficult to handle; requiring great tact
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER SWIFT GAME It was a ticklish position, and one that called for quick decision.
in or at the place that
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Even though I capture a boat with ten thousand stands of arms aboard," flashed swiftly through the Army boy's mind, "Captain Foster can still say that I disobeyed orders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Lieutenant Overton ordered the tug back to the pier and remained where he was, he would be but obeying explicit orders.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the same time the young Army officer knew that he was stationed here for the express purpose of preventing any arms being smuggled over to Mexico.
