used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
(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 It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
move towards
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
have
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
carefully weighed
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
having made preparations
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
KHRYSOKO
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
the force of workers available
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
not any; not one
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
Ringgold
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From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
express in words
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF KHRYSOKO Captain Ringgold looked from one to another of the "Big Four," and a smile passed over his dignified face.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
which person or people
From this reading It was evident to him from the expression of all of them that something of importance had occurred in Khrysoko Bay, and that Captain Scott, who was, by his position, the spokesman of the party, proposed to tell his story in his own way, to which he did not object.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The commander was not disposed to have the news "broken" to him, and considered himself able to bear the whole of it in a mass without being overwhelmed.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading As the bearer of heavy and disagreeable intelligence is inclined to approach his topic by degrees, the young captain did not like to tell the worst of his report in the beginning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He believed the young men were honest, truthful, and straightforward, and he had no suspicions of any kind.
