Chapter IV · Chapter 4

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

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

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

having or provided with a belt

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

confined by bonds

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

the musical director of a choir

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

make right or correct

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

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

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

moving with great haste

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

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

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

not any; not one

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

above and across; more than

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

propose a toast to

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

except for; apart from

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

express in words

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

transport commercially

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

term of address for a man

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

in a clever manner

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

move hurridly

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

possessive form of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

hard to endure

From this reading "I am trying to do my duty, sir," Darrin returned.

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

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading Presently, however, Lieutenant Cantor stepped over to say in an undertone:

get undressed

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

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

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

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

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WARD-ROOM HEARS REAL NEWS Hurrying to the now empty office of the executive officer, Cantor made correct entry of his return to ship on the record, then hurried to his own quarters, and with almost the speed of magic, slipped into his undress uniform, belted on his sword, and appeared smartly on the quarter-deck.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Darrin, you have made the wrong start, and I see that you are bound to keep it up."

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

From this reading For two minutes he paid no heed to Darrin, save to return the salute with which the young ensign greeted his superior's return to command of the deck.