used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
react verbally
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
blood-stained
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From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
BurstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
command with authority
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
put on clothes
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
set up or found
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
of great significance or value
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
INDECISIONnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
Phil
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From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
Phil's
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From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
with low volume
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
RodgersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
SagonounUS /ˈseɪɡoʊ/
powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Come in,” was Captain Rodgers’ cheery answer to their inquiry through the half open door.
Tillotson
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From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There they found their commanding officer in the midst of his toilet, and they gave a gasp of surprise to see Sago, the steward, quietly aiding his master in his dressing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INDECISION After seeing Helen Tillotson to the embassy, Phil and Sydney went direct to the hotel, for there was but scant time to dress and accompany Captain Rodgers to the state dinner, given that evening by the American ambassador to the visiting officers and their Japanese naval hosts.
what's
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From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter?” he cried out in alarm after one glance at Phil’s blood-stained face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bursting with the important and exciting news, the two lads, heedless of Phil’s appearance in his blood-stained uniform, went straightway to Captain Rodgers’ room.
