used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
any thing at all
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
appointingverbUS /əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
Benson
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From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
Darrin
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From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
Dave
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From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
didn't
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From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
immediately past
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
MORTONnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
a brief written record
From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
with speed
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
on the contrary
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
term of address for a man
From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
carry out
From this reading Lieutenant Jack Benson, however, appeared to take the news very coolly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All six of the midshipmen glanced at him quickly, then at Darrin the other five looked, as though appointing him their spokesman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
precisely as stated
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No, sir; we didn't note anything," replied Dave.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE TREACHERY OF MORTON To the midshipmen that was rather startling news to receive while in the act of enjoying a very excellent meal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "May I ask," he inquired, "whether any of you young gentlemen noticed anything unusual in our motion during the last two or three minutes?"
