Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

later than; following

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

any thing at all

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

a loving feeling

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

a state at a particular time

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

your usual mood

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

divisible by two

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

an inclination to favor some person or group

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

only a very short time before

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

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 THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

on one occasion

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a human being

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a male human offspring

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a guest cabin

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

in the direction of

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE DISPOSITION OF THE TWO PRIZES The surgeon reported the condition of the first lieutenant to the commander at once, and a long conversation between them followed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The summer weather of the South was coming on, and the heat was already oppressive, even on board of the ships of war at anchor so much of the time on the blockade, and this was the strong point of the doctor in caring for his patient.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Devoted as Captain Breaker was to his executive officer, and filled with admiration as he was for the gallant exploit of that day, he was not willing to do anything that could be fairly interpreted as favoritism towards the son of Captain Passford.

people who are wounded

From this reading The next morning, after the wounded officer had passed a feverish night, Captain Breaker visited him in his stateroom, and announced the decision.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Dr. Linscott was very earnest in insisting upon his point; and the commander yielded, for he could hardly do otherwise in the face of the surgeon's recommendation, for the latter was the responsible person.