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From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
anew
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
(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 Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
any person at all
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
couldn't
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From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
divisible by two
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
at any time
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
set up or found
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
a boy or man
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
the act of departing
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
not any; not one
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
over-clean
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From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
precariouslyadverbUS /prɪˈkeriəsli/
in a precarious manner
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
To recall to mind.
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
push forcefully
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading Somehow, finding Townsend again was like finding an old friend, even though they had been together but a little over an hour in all their lives!
Townsend'snounUS /ˈtaʊnzəndz/
possessive form of “townsend” — United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
precisely as stated
From this reading Martin Townsend’s laughter rang out gayly as he seated himself precariously on the edge of the bunk, and Nelson found himself joining in for no very apparent reason.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading He had been many times pretty lonesome since leaving the _Wanderer_, and the fact came to him as he seized the proffered hand and gripped it hard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What happened after that is easily imagined.
which person or people
From this reading IN THE SUBMARINE “Q-4” Nelson couldn’t remember having ever been so glad to see anyone as he was to see the lad who, his surprise turning to pleasure, thrust a brown and not over-clean hand toward the bunk.
