Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HERC--A LIVING TARGET.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

later than; following

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

expected hopefully

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

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 Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

the chief one of a related group

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

moving swiftly

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

set up or found

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

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From this reading HERC--A LIVING TARGET.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading HERC--A LIVING TARGET.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

under normal conditions

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

a railroad employee in charge of signals and point in a railroad yard

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

carry out

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading HERC--A LIVING TARGET.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

sailing barge used especially in East Anglia

From this reading To the keen disappointment of the boys, however, they found out the next day that they were not, as they had anticipated, to go together in the target officer's "wherry," as the small boat he used was called.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Immediately after breakfast, the _Manhattan_, which was to have sole charge of the target-placing, lowered the three boats and one of her "steamers."

during the time that

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.

which person or people

From this reading The man who ordinarily undertook this duty being assigned to the signal post in the "flying bridge" of the flagship.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Ned was to accompany the officer--a young ensign named Rousseau--while Herc was to take his place as acting signalman in one of the two big whale boats that were detailed to attend to the targets.