used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
BERMUDAnounUS /bərˈmjuːdə/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
Bon
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Chanternoun
reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
Christy
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From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
FRENCHMANnounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
engage in
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Passford
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From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
Rubumper
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
express in words
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall do the best I can to make it so," answered Christy, as he followed his companion down the accommodation ladder.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, Captain."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know French enough to say that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN IN BERMUDA "Bon voyage, Mr. Rubumper," said Captain Chanter, as the Frenchman was about to descend the accommodation ladder.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope you will make a success of the enterprise, Mr. Passford," the commander added to the other member of the expedition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, Captain."
