used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ASSIGNMENT.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His stern air gave place to one of deep interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
ASSIGNMENTnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading A NEW ASSIGNMENT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
a youthful male person
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His stern air gave place to one of deep interest.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
Dunham's
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From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His stern air gave place to one of deep interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
Herc
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From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His stern air gave place to one of deep interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the next morning.
and nothing more
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the next morning.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ASSIGNMENT.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His stern air gave place to one of deep interest.
a human being
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His stern air gave place to one of deep interest.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
recitingverbUS /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Captain Dunham's cabin on the _Manhattan_, Herc had just concluded reciting his story to the commander and to no less a person than the Secretary of the Navy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the next morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
which person or people
From this reading It had been a badly embarrassed boy who had at first faced the stern questioning of his commanding officer; but by degrees, as his story went on, Captain Dunham's manner relaxed.
