used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I know you by name and reputation already.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know you by name and reputation already.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
and nothing more
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know you by name and reputation already.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
MidweeknounUS /ˈmɪdwiːk/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I know you by name and reputation already.
Neeland
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From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
on one occasion
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I know you by name and reputation already.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose at once, offering a friendly hand:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
VOLHYNIA
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From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some excellent pictures by you in the latest number of the _Midweek Magazine_."
at the time that
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE VOLHYNIA The captain of the _Volhynia_ had just come from the bridge and was taking a bite of late supper in his cabin when the orderly announced Neeland.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Neeland, I am very glad to see you.
