AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
(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 lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
Battleton
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "I have, captain," replied Christy, bowing respectfully.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
Christy
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
CornyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrni/
dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
divisible by two
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
and nothing more
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
a particular point in time
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
not any; not one
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
Passford
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From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I have, captain," replied Christy, bowing respectfully.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "I have, captain," replied Christy, bowing respectfully.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
cut with a saw
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
express in words
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
believed likely
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR After rendering his decision it was evident that Captain Battleton had something to say to Christy, for he waited in silence till Corny had closed the door behind him before he even looked at the officer standing before him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lieutenant from the moment the envelopes were opened and their contents exposed to the view of all present, had fully expected the result just announced.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
at the time that
From this reading Whatever he thought, suspected, or surmised when he saw the blank papers taken from his official envelope, he kept to himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have heard the decision I have just given, Mr. Passford, for I have no doubt that is your real name," said the captain, when the cabin door was closed.
