Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading DACRES REMINDS THE ADMIRAL.

in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

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

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

an associate that one works with

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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From this reading DACRES REMINDS THE ADMIRAL.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

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From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

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

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

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

From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading DACRES REMINDS THE ADMIRAL.

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From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

characterized by resonance

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."

having a handwritten signature

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

term of address for a man

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

bypass

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."

make steady

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "That's excellent," exclaimed Henri addressing the sentry in Spanish.

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

From this reading DACRES REMINDS THE ADMIRAL.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "STEADY, sir," remonstrated Dacres, addressing the Admiral and at the same time turning his head away as if consulting with his colleague.

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

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."

a late time of life

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Surely, Mr. Dacres, you haven't signed on with these----" Admiral Maynebrace's remarks were cut short by the soldier bringing the butt of his rifle down upon the stone floor with a resounding clang and causing the astonished old officer to skip more agilely than he had done for years past.

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

From this reading "This won't do; you'll spoil the whole show."