used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
(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 "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
any person at all
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
don't
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From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
intense and profound fear
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
I'm
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From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
something that is lost
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
engage in
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
midshipman'snounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmənz/
possessive form of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
not any; not one
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
officer-in-charge
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From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
go across or through
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just a midshipman's joke," he said next morning to the officer-in-charge.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I don't believe anybody could have simulated the horror of those tones.
the topmost one of two
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading I confess I have no theory about the matter and I'm at an utter loss in attempting to account for the way the cry descended from the upper to the lower floor, for it certainly did do that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GATES FORWARD PASS The commandant was inclined to make little of the incident of that Friday night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I don't feel that way at all," replied that officer.