used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
(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 But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
Amasa
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From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
ARKnounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
a youthful male person
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
Claiborne's
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From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
LAUNCHEDverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
engage in
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
Marion
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From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
and nothing more
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
Royce
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From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
only a very short time before
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
shareholdersnounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldərz/
plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
shipyardnounUS /ˈʃɪpjɑːrd/
a workplace where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
carry out
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “The boy means to make trouble,” he said to himself.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading But between being merely upheld in a disagreeable duty, and having the cordial good feeling of all the shareholders, there was much to choose.
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
which person or people
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Young as he was—scarcely twenty-two—Marion Royce had already won the confidence of the settlement by his courage and coolness, and those who had chosen him as leader and captain would certainly uphold him in any position which he might take in regard to the selection of his crew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But beyond the annoyance which would result from being obliged to refuse, if Jimmy got Uncle Amasa to plead for him, there seemed to be nothing much that Jimmy could do.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE ARK IS LAUNCHED Young Captain Royce went slowly back to the shipyard, thinking of the sullen look in Jimmy Claiborne’s eyes.
