used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
Bancroft
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From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
set up or found
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
JETSON
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From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
immediately past
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Jetson was not one of the latter.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
markingsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋz/
plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
MIDSHIPMANnounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
absolutely essential
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
not any; not one
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jetson was not one of the latter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jetson was not one of the latter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
semi-annual
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From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The balance of the afternoon belonged to the midshipmen, though most of them found it necessary to give the time to study.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He had not grown less sulky, but he found himself a victim of unusual restlessness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN JETSON HAS THE FLOOR It was Friday afternoon, and the last sections had been dismissed in front of Bancroft Hall.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Always well up in his studies, he had no occasion to worry about daily markings or semi-annual examinations.
