used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
in addition
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Danny boy isn't here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
Classman
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From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
Dalzell
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From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
Danny
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From this reading "Danny boy isn't here.
Darrin
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From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
Dave
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From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
GraduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
HeadedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Danny boy isn't here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
isn't
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From this reading "Danny boy isn't here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
jointlyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪntli/
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
held or filled or in use
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was a Saturday night, early in October.
express in words
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
the topmost one of two
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
VisitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Visiting, probably," mused Dave Darrin, after having glanced into the alcove bedroom at his right hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise First Classman Dave Darrin, midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, did not finish what he was about to say.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While speaking he had closed the door behind him and had stepped into the quarters occupied jointly by himself and by Midshipman Daniel Dalzell, also of the first or upper class.
