used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This tale is an original invention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
asperitynounUS /əˈsperɪti/
something hard to endure
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
for the reason that
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
exasperations
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From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
the state of being honored
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading The incidents and topography are imaginary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The incidents and topography are imaginary.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading This tale is an original invention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading This tale is an original invention.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
seafaringnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
self-advertisement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
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 This tale is an original invention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
topographynounUS /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/
the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
From this reading The incidents and topography are imaginary.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is not founded upon fact, nor are the characters herein described portraits of actual persons.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is inscribed to these gentlemen because while they lack the gift of self-advertisement, they have contrived, in spite of the trials and exasperations of a seafaring existence, to engage the respect and affections of their lieutenants.
which person or people
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This book is inscribed to those commanders under whom the author has had the honour to serve, who have achieved firmness without asperity, tact and sympathy without interference, and appreciation without fuss.
