used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
at or in the front
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
confined by bonds
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
COMMANDANTnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
a long fixed look
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
How
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From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
go away from a place
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
MIDSHIPMENnounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
by chance
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
on the contrary
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
move hurridly
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
Stonewell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN Drake and Stonewell reached Washington the next morning, and the following morning took a train bound for Annapolis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
at the time that
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his hurried glance at Robert and Stonewell one might have seen an expression of pleasure combined with uncertainty, the pleasure when looking at Stonewell, the uncertainty when his gaze rested momentarily upon Robert.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading They were ahead of the yearly rush of midshipmen returning from September leave; members of the Naval Academy football team are expected to sacrifice part of their precious vacation in order to commence football practice early.
a late time of life
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do, Stonewell?" he said, in a rather precise way, extending his hand to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hardly were they aboard their train when a tall, fine-looking young man, of perhaps twenty-one or twenty-two years, approached them.
