Chapter II

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

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

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

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

an expectation

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

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

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

causing inconvenience

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

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

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

past form of “calm” — make calm or still

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

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From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

set up or found

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

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

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

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

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

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

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

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

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

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

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

small in range or scope

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

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

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

cause to run

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

someone who asks a question

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

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

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The lieutenant began to pour out a series of rapid questions.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

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

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

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

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

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

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

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

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

look attentively

From this reading Under Fire AN hour later Lieutenant Chigi Riefi, having completed his watch on deck, returned to his cabin.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

at the time that

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

belonging to which person

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hugh, on his part, with his limited knowledge of Italian, was unable to follow his questioner, whose perplexity increased when he found that he had two foreigners in possession of his cabin.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But by degrees he calmed down, and, when in broken words Hugh explained why they were waiting there, the lieutenant told the lads that a serious mistake had occurred--far more awkward than it appeared to be at first sight.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Both lads sprang to their feet in anticipation as the door opened, and the astonishment of the English youths and the young Italian officer was mutual.