AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
banana-wreath
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From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
Beauchamp
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From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
blunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
coast-service
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From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
CONSCIENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
CullingverbUS /ˈkʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
epaulettenoun
adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
epaulettes
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From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
Everard
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From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
Nevil
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From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
Renée
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
Romfrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
solicitousnessnoun
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
SUPERFINEadjective
of extremely fine size or texture
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This was done in the dry neat manner which Mr. Romfrey could feel to be his own turned on him.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The circumstance had offered an occasion for the new commander to hit him hard upon a matter of fact.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
well-feigned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUPERFINE CONSCIENCE However much Mr. Everard Romfrey may have laughed at Nevil Beauchamp with his “banana-wreath,” he liked the fellow for having volunteered for that African coast-service, and the news of his promotion by his admiral to the post of commander through a death vacancy, had given him an exalted satisfaction, for as he could always point to the cause of failures, he strongly appreciated success.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Beauchamp had sent word of his advance in rank, but requested his uncle not to imagine him wearing an _additional epaulette;_ and he corrected the infallible gentleman’s error (which had of course been reported to him when he was dreaming of Renée, by Mrs. Culling) concerning a lieutenant’s shoulder decorations, most gravely; informing him of the anchor on the lieutenant’s _pair_ of epaulettes, and the anchor and star on a commander’s, and the crown on a captain’s, with a well-feigned solicitousness to save his uncle from blundering further.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He began to conceive a vague respect for the fellow who had proved him wrong upon a matter of fact.
