used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BALLOON ADVENTURE.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A BALLOON ADVENTURE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
any thing at all
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
BALLOONnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading A BALLOON ADVENTURE.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
Blume
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
the lower side of anything
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
CenturionnounUS /senˈtʊriən/
(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
having made preparations
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
every person
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
fault-finding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
growlsnounUS /ɡraʊlz/
plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
jiltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪltɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
immediately past
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
not any; not one
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
ssnounUS /ˈeˈses/
the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
carry out
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Blume, the chief mate of the ss.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
look attentively
From this reading “I’ll bet my bottom dollar that the mate got jilted last time he was in port,” remarked the second mate to the third engineer, both being off watch together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The objects of his displeasure, seeing no adequate reason for it, were not disposed to take his fault-finding too meekly, the result being that the atmosphere on board the “Centurion” was decidedly unpleasant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Centurion,” was pacing the bridge in anything but an angelic mood, which evidenced itself in perpetual growls at everybody with whom he came into contact.
