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From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
in actual fact
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
(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 "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
and nothing more
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
not any; not one
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
OrphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
picket-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There’s a picket-boat waiting for you there, General.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
pipefulnoun
the quantity of tobacco that can be smoked in a pipe at one time
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
a full supply
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong has plenty down at No. 3 Pier."
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
express in words
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There’s a picket-boat waiting for you there, General.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There’s a picket-boat waiting for you there, General.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading "A pipeful of ship’s tobacco, and I should be a happy man," was what he actually did say.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "There’s a picket-boat waiting for you there, General.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I know where I can get some, sir," the Orphan interrupted.
which person or people
From this reading "Everything all right?" asked the Captain; and the Orphan remembered that this was Mr. Armstrong’s cousin, and listened eagerly for what the General, who had just gone through this terribly anxious time, had to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There’s a picket-boat waiting for you there, General.
