used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
any thing at all
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
come-and-go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
a special loved one
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
dearly loved
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
well in the past; former
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
without deviation
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
DOWNSnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Just like Hurry, he never can stop quiet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
and nothing more
From this reading Just like Hurry, he never can stop quiet.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Just like Hurry, he never can stop quiet.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Just like Hurry, he never can stop quiet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
not any; not one
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
by chance
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Just like Hurry, he never can stop quiet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
SQUADRONnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Just like Hurry, he never can stop quiet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
carry out
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
precisely as stated
From this reading He talks as if peace was the joy of his life, and a quiet farm his paradise, and very likely he believes it.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hate the new style of such come-and-go visits, as if there was no time for anything.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Directly a man knows the ways of the house, and you can take him easily, off he goes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A SQUADRON IN THE DOWNS “My dear girls, all your courage is gone,” said Admiral Darling to his daughters at luncheon, that same Monday; “departed perhaps with Lord Nelson and Frank.
