used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
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 His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
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 Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
Bwitannic
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From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
Bwitish
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From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
Fwench
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From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
fwigate
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From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
He's
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From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
MaltanounUS /ˈmɔːltə/
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
not in physical motion
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
transport commercially
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
express in speech
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
supahnumewawies
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From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
suwendered
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From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He's Fwench," said the skipper; "one of the fellows who has suwendered to our fleet.
VivanounUS /ˈviːvə/
an examination conducted by spoken communication
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "Viva!" was the reply, accompanied by the wave of a navy cap.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
which person or people
From this reading "Oh!" said the skipper, "he is of course asking who we are.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His Bwitannic Majesty's fwigate `Juno,' from Malta, with supahnumewawies for the garrison," he added, roaring back between his hands at the motionless figure on board the brig.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can any of you gentlemen speak Fwench well enough to ask him which is the Bwitish admiral's ship?"
