the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
Battleton
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From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
Bonnydale
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From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
Christy
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From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
divisible by two
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
immediately past
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
of an obscure nature
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
STATEROOMnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SICK OFFICER IN THE STATEROOM Captain Battleton spoke to Christy as though he had met him before, and needed no introduction.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
Vernon
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From this reading He was confounded by the situation, for he had not been sick an hour, and he had never seen the commander of the Vernon in his life.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
at the time that
From this reading The petty officer had told him that he appeared to be quite sick when he came on board the night before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading What he had learned within the last few moments was even more perplexing than the mysterious visitation at Bonnydale.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was glad to see that the young officer was better, which indicated that he had been sick.
