used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" "How can a midshipman and gentleman act in that way?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" "How can a midshipman and gentleman act in that way?"
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" "How can a midshipman and gentleman act in that way?"
in addition
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" "How can a midshipman and gentleman act in that way?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
Dalzell
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Dan
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Darrin
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patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
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past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
Farley
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From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
a boy or man
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a man of refinement
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the act of departing
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" "How can a midshipman and gentleman act in that way?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
It's
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From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
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MidshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
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a form of address for a man
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
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NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
quivered
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From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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that's
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From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
vibrated
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From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice of Midshipman David Darrin, United States Navy, vibrated uneasily as he turned to his comrades.
how something is done or how it happens
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But the question is," propounded Midshipman Dan Dalzell, "what are we going to do about it?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "It's a shame--that's what it is," quivered Mr. Farley, also of the third class at the United States Naval Academy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Is it any part of our business to bother with the fellow?" demanded Farley half savagely.
YoungstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
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