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 "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
(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 THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
ANNOUNCEMENTnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I see they are not," answered Christy blankly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I see they are not," answered Christy blankly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
Battleton
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From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading "I see they are not," answered Christy blankly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
Christy
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From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see they are not," answered Christy blankly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "But they are enclosed in an official envelope," added the captain, as he held up the cover of the papers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
others
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From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
Passford
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From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several sheets were unfolded and spread out upon the table, and Christy was hardly more surprised than the others at the table.
at the time that
From this reading THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECISION When Captain Battleton took from the envelope the blank papers, no one seemed to be inquisitive as to the result, for, as the commander had suggested, they all expected to find the commission and other papers regularly and properly made out and signed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your papers do not seem to be altogether regular, Mr. Passford," said the captain, as he held up one of them so that all could see it.
