used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
not being in a specified place
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
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 "And I am sure I should not," added Christy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And I am sure I should not," added Christy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
Bellevite
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From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
Blowitt
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From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
Christy
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From this reading "And I am sure I should not," added Christy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
an opposing military force
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
a commissioned military officer
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
PASSFORD
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From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And I am sure I should not," added Christy.
carry out
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
TeasernounUS /ˈtiːzər/
a worker who teases wool
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been foggy during the preceding day, and if any movement on the part of the enemy had been indicated it could not have been seen on board of the ships off the entrance to the bay.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "We may be wanted on board, and I should not like to be absent from the Bellevite if she is to take part in an engagement of any kind."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD ON A MISSION The officers on board of the Teaser could not explain the occasion of the firing on the island, though it sounded as though an engagement of some sort was in progress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope this business we are to do this morning will not take us long," said Mr. Blowitt.
