used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
being joined in close association
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
betteredverbUS /ˈbetərd/
past form of “better” — surpass in excellence
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading With the Admiral and the high officers he was a great favourite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With the Admiral and the high officers he was a great favourite.
Hardres
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From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With the Admiral and the high officers he was a great favourite.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
not any; not one
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
not one, and not any
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading With the Admiral and the high officers he was a great favourite.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
a human being
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
supernumerarynoun
a person serving no apparent function
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Admiral bettered his promise to Mrs. Hardres.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His manner to them was a marvel--so dignified, as well as respectful.
which person or people
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was not only a father to Will, but attached him to his person as a sort of supernumerary member of his staff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Will wanted a good friend, for there is no denying that he was none too popular with those who should have been his mates.
