Chapter VI · Himskihumskonski

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the store the first thing Ralph received was a uniform cap.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading At the store the first thing Ralph received was a uniform cap.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This did not take very long.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

being one more than ten

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the store the first thing Ralph received was a uniform cap.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

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

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This did not take very long.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This did not take very long.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

according to the clock

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

a person in charge of paying wages

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading At the store the first thing Ralph received was a uniform cap.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

a particular situation

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

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 Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

carry out

From this reading This did not take very long.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

a special situation

From this reading At the store the first thing Ralph received was a uniform cap.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This did not take very long.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

not concealed or hidden

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading At the store the first thing Ralph received was a uniform cap.

precisely as stated

From this reading This did not take very long.

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

From this reading Before eleven o’clock Tuesday morning, Ralph Osborn had been duly sworn in as a midshipman, and was directed to report to the paymaster for the purpose of depositing the money for his outfit, and to draw required articles from the midshipmen’s store.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He immediately put this on and regarded himself in the mirror with unconcealed satisfaction.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Then he was given a great number of different articles; duck working suits, rubber coat and boots, flannel shirts, underclothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, collars, cuffs, shirts, and so on.