Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

later than; following

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

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

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

travel up

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

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From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

an occurrence of something

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It was as if we no longer had an existence, so far as Commodore Barney was concerned.

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From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

an opposing military force

From this reading FEEDING THE ENEMY.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It was as if we no longer had an existence, so far as Commodore Barney was concerned.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was as if we no longer had an existence, so far as Commodore Barney was concerned.

the act of consuming food

From this reading FEEDING THE ENEMY.

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

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was as if we no longer had an existence, so far as Commodore Barney was concerned.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

for more time

From this reading It was as if we no longer had an existence, so far as Commodore Barney was concerned.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

social deportment

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

not any; not one

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

and nothing more

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

express the need or desire for

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was as if we no longer had an existence, so far as Commodore Barney was concerned.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

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

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading FEEDING THE ENEMY.

outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

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

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

at the time that

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading When the commander arose to his feet, after settling the question as to whether we should be prepared to defend ourselves in case the occasion required, I started up the companion-way stairs, beckoning for Jerry to follow.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

during the time that

From this reading Darius Thorpe, although he had been only a sailor, understood somewhat of manners among people of gentility, and he saluted properly--which we had forgotten to do--while awaiting an opportunity to ascend the stairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was evident that Commodore Barney did not propose to spend any more minutes with us explaining the proposition he had made, and, indeed, it really was high time he attended to others, for no less than four gentlemen of importance in Nottingham had sent a request for an interview.