used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “No, I did not, you young scamp.
didn't
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From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I did not, you young scamp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, I did not, you young scamp.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading “No, I did not, you young scamp.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
term of address for a man
From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading “But you didn’t, sir?” asked Midshipman Stark anxiously.
express in words
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an hour or more the consul and the naval officer sat spellbound as the four--for they each had a part to tell--related their adventures since they left the destroyer.
to-day
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From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In fact, to-day I was about to send cables home concerning you.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We gave you up for dead!” exclaimed the lieutenant, as they concluded.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “No, I did not, you young scamp.
