used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
(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 Dave reported: "All present, sir."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
a youthful male person
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
Darrin
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From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
Dave
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From this reading Dave reported: "All present, sir."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
being one more than seven
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
electriciannounUS /ɪlekˈtrɪʃən/
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
enlistsverbUS /enˈlɪsts/
third-person singular of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
MIDSHIPMANnounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
and nothing more
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
PENNINGTON
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From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dave reported: "All present, sir."
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Dave reported: "All present, sir."
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
term of address for a man
From this reading Dave reported: "All present, sir."
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
carry out
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief electrician was now summoned, and to him the section was turned over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN PENNINGTON GOES TOO FAR At eight o'clock the following morning the various sections were formed and marched to the deck.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
Whittam
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From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
which person or people
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This young man, Whittam, by name, was an enlisted man, but a bright young sample of what the Navy can do for the boy who enlists as an apprentice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will take your orders from Mr. Whittam as though he were an officer," directed the officer, his words intended for all members of the section, though he looked only at Darrin.
