used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
in addition
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
set up or found
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading “Yes, lieutenant,” went on Nuggy Polk, with a good-natured laugh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Yes, lieutenant,” went on Nuggy Polk, with a good-natured laugh.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “Yes, lieutenant,” went on Nuggy Polk, with a good-natured laugh.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
Nickerson
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From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
Nuggy
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From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
PolknounUS /poʊk/
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
express in words
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
SHIPBOARDadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
spreenounUS /spriː/
a brief indulgence of your impulses
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
stammered
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From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the moment he did not know what to say.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A brief glance told him that Nuggy Polk had entirely recovered from his spree of three days before; and so, also, had Jerry Nickerson.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Yes, lieutenant,” went on Nuggy Polk, with a good-natured laugh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes, lieutenant,” went on Nuggy Polk, with a good-natured laugh.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, lieutenant,” went on Nuggy Polk, with a good-natured laugh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A DISCOVERY ON SHIPBOARD “What! you?” stammered Gilbert.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Both were freshly shaven, and dressed in clean outing suits of the latest pattern; and they looked as bright young Americans as are to be found anywhere.
