adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
delegatedverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪtəd/
past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This they did promptly.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
Percival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading This they did promptly.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This they did promptly.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This they did promptly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
TriggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is out of the question for the people on board this vessel to go ashore until further investigations have been made.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading After the second reading of the foregoing report, the first being in English, Percival requested his fellow explorers to verify the statements contained therein.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I may as well confess in the beginning that this decision is based on the recommendations of the party who went to the top of the mountain.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He then went on: “I am delegated by Captain Trigger and the officers of this vessel, after a conference just concluded,--and of which you are all well aware,--to put before you as briefly and as clearly as possible the decision that has been reached.
