Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

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

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

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From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

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From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

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

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

divisible by two

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearns heartily.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearns heartily.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading "Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearns heartily.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

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

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearns heartily.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

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

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

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

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

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From this reading "Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearns heartily.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

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

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

most important element

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

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

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, good evening, Willow," hailed Lieut. Stearns heartily.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

propose a toast to

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

in a clever manner

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

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

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

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

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

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

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

from that place or that time

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

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

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading To his left he turned, acknowledging smartly the crisp salute given him by the midshipman assistant officer of the day.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

in or at the place that

From this reading Into the outer office of the officer in charge stepped Mr. Willow, and thence on into the smaller room where Lieutenant-Commander Stearns sat reading.

which person or people

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading THE OFFICER IN CHARGE IS SHOCKED Through the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, into the stately corridor, Lieutenant Willow picked his way.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He looked solemn--unusually so, even for Lieutenant Willow, U.S.N. He had the air of a man who hates to do his duty, but who is convinced that the heavens would fall if he didn't.