used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
anew
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
(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 "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
without stop or interruption
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
a special loved one
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
don't
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From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
at any time
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
brought together in one place
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
GracienounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
I'm
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From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
go away from a place
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
revivesverbUS /riˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “revive” — cause to regain consciousness
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
transport commercially
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
a special situation
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "I am not sure," he said pleasantly, "that to recount naval exploits is the wisest thing I can do; it stirs my blood, and revives the old love for the service."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I am not at all sure that I would be accepted should I offer my services again, my darling," he answered, drawing her into his arms and caressing her tenderly; "but really I have no serious thought of so doing."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, I'm glad of that, you dear Papa!" she said with a sigh of relief, putting her arm about his neck and kissing him with ardent affection.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Toward evening the young people again gathered about the captain, asking that his story of naval exploits might be continued.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Papa, please don't ever, ever go back to your ship and leave us!" exclaimed Gracie, tears starting to her eyes at the very thought.
