used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
the state of being absent
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
bridge-rail
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From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
bust-upnoun
a serious quarrel (especially one that ends a friendship)
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
coast-line
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From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
wanted intensely
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
far-away
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From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
I'm
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From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
and nothing more
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
Knat
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From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
LawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
go away from a place
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
pink-striped
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From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
pyjamanoun
a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading I'm just spoiling for a spell ashore and a mild bust-up."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading It consisted chiefly of blue serge trousers, a battered shooting cap, and a pink-striped pyjama jacket.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
at the time that
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR One bright and cheerful summer morning Lawless sat in his favourite attitude on the bridge-rail of the _Knat_ contemplating the distant coast-line with a far-away expression in his eyes.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder," murmured the Lieutenant dreamily, "whether I could get short leave of absence.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Despite the official regulations concerning the uniform to be worn by naval officers when on duty, his present attire left much to be desired.
