used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
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 "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Perhaps I am banished for the crime of audacity."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
any thing at all
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading "Perhaps I am banished for the crime of audacity."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading "Perhaps I am banished for the crime of audacity."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
for the reason that
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
Blowitt
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From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
Christy
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From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
COMMANDERnounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "Perhaps I am banished for the crime of audacity."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
deprecatoryadjective
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
flag-officer
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From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Perhaps I am banished for the crime of audacity."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
and nothing more
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
not any; not one
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
Passford
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From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps I am banished for the crime of audacity."
prize-master
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From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
and nothing more
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
VIXENnounUS /ˈvɪksɪn/
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
which person or people
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
but in spite of that
From this reading "It looked to me just as though I was sent away simply as a prize-master because my services were not needed down here where there is fighting, and is likely to be a great deal more of it," added Christy, not yet quite satisfied.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE VIXEN "Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me?" asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"
