used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
banteringadjectiveUS /ˈbæntərɪŋ/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
breakfasted
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From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He's wanted in the captain's cabin immediately."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He's wanted in the captain's cabin immediately."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
the act of giving
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
the act of departing
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's wanted in the captain's cabin immediately."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He's wanted in the captain's cabin immediately."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He's wanted in the captain's cabin immediately."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
messmates
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From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
go across or through
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading He's going to catch it nicely!" sang out one of his new messmates, giving vent to a bantering laugh.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He's wanted in the captain's cabin immediately."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
wiggingnoun
British slang for a scolding
From this reading "A wigging!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The order, conveyed by means of a marine, was called in stentorian tones down the companion ladder leading to the narrow quarters in which Tyler had breakfasted, and brought him to his feet with a flush upon his cheeks.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A Dangerous Enterprise "Pass the word for Mr. Richardson, please.
