used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
(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 had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite this fact, though, Kenworth was still a midshipman.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite this fact, though, Kenworth was still a midshipman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
of great significance or value
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
and nothing more
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
KENWORTH
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From this reading MIDSHIPMAN KENWORTH.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
MIDSHIPMANnounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading MIDSHIPMAN KENWORTH.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
a course of conduct
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
a human being
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
transport commercially
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
sprignoun
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
not in physical motion
From this reading Despite this fact, though, Kenworth was still a midshipman.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Despite this fact, though, Kenworth was still a midshipman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
which person or people
From this reading To strengthen him in this belief, he had influential relatives who had promised to smooth out his path in life for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kenworth, a sprig just out of Annapolis, had come to the _Manhattan_ with an idea not uncommon among young gentlemen just out of the Academy, that next to the captain he was probably the most important person on the ship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It had all happened back early in the naval careers of young Strong and his chum Taylor.
