used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW RECRUIT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
highly skilled
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
(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 It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
a youthful male person
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
true confidential information
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
foregathered
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From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
let have
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
as might be expected
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW RECRUIT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
on the contrary
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
RECRUITverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading A NEW RECRUIT.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading The party of which the Boy Scouts and their naval friend had so unexpectedly become members was foregathered beneath the stern awning in comfortable wicker chairs.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about an hour after luncheon, which, naturally enough, with all that had to be related, had been a rather protracted meal.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The ensign was relating to Mr. Grant, under pledge of secrecy, some details of the work which was expected to be accomplished on the lonely island.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Grant, who was intensely interested, agreed to put the officer and his young charges ashore at Charleston or some convenient port, provided the _Seneca_ could not be reached by wireless.
