used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL AT HELSINGFORS.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CALL AT HELSINGFORS.
for the reason that
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL AT HELSINGFORS.
Cantwell
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From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
true confidential information
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
divisible by two
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
HELSINGFORSnoun
the capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center
From this reading A CALL AT HELSINGFORS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
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 was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
a particular point in time
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
PeaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
refrain from harming
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
unfitnessnoun
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was thoroughly in earnest, but of course it was not possible for any one to master a profession of so many details in a few days, or even a few weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
at the time that
From this reading When his shipmates went on shore, he remained on board, because the veteran boatswain was less engaged at these times.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The new captain was conscious of his deficiency in this respect, and even willing to acknowledge his unfitness for the position to which he had been elected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cantwell, since the examination in seamanship, had used every moment of his spare time in studying the books on this subject, and in conversation with Peaks and the other adult forward officers.
