used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
divisible by two
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
at any time
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
jokersnounUS /ˈdʒoʊkərz/
plural of “joker” — a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
Laybold
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From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
mediocritynounUS /ˌmiːdiˈɑːkrəti/
ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
not any; not one
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
come into possession of
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
quarter-deck
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From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
SEAMENnounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading AN EXCITED MEETING OF OFFICERS AND SEAMEN.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As Laybold declared, Scott had no personal interest in the question under agitation, for, though he was a good seaman, his scholarship was not above mediocrity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scott was one of the most popular students in the squadron.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And it is a lamentable fact, that mere "jokers" obtain a power and influence in society which is denied to persons of infinitely greater dignity and higher character.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He lacked industry and application; and it was not probable that he would ever win even the lowest rank on the quarter-deck.
