used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
Bertram
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From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
fearless and daring
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The ship is in danger.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ship is in danger.”
located inward
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ship is in danger.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
Marcy
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From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Perfectly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
transport commercially
From this reading The ship is in danger.”
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Captain Morris’ face underwent a variety of startling changes at the bold assertion of Jack Marcy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Bertram could see them by the lamplight through the open door of the inner cabin, and was amazed at the bold charge the boatswain had made.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know what you are saying?” began the Captain.
