Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

a borough of New York City

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

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From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

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From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

divisible by two

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

and nothing more

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading He had been amazed at his young companion's audacity, but he had always justified his action in the end.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

not any; not one

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

plural of “ordeal” — a severe or trying experience

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

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From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

a worker who teases wool

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They had become excellent friends as well as associates in the navy, and there was a hearty sympathy between them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

hard to endure

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

tell voluntarily

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

showing sorrow

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

at the time that

From this reading A VOLUNTEER CAPTAIN'S CLERK Mr. Flint was really amused at the plan of the commander of the Bronx, as indicated in the letter he had just read, and he was not laughing out of mere compliment to his superior officer, as some subordinates feel obliged to do even when they feel more like weeping.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps no one knew Christy Passford so well as his executive officer, not even his own father, for Flint had been with him in the most difficult and trying ordeals of his life.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had been the young leader's second in command in the capture of the Teaser, whose cabin they now occupied, and they had been prisoners together.