used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NICE LITTLE GAME.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
(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 A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
engineer'snounUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrz/
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
apart from; not including
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A NICE LITTLE GAME.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
Iatan
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From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
a message received and understood
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The striker had learned rapidly, and was trusted to stand a regular watch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A NICE LITTLE GAME.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
mud-clerk
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From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
Munson
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From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A NICE LITTLE GAME.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
with speed
From this reading The striker had learned rapidly, and was trusted to stand a regular watch.
on the contrary
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The striker had learned rapidly, and was trusted to stand a regular watch.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The striker had learned rapidly, and was trusted to stand a regular watch.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
strikernounUS /ˈstraɪkər/
a forward on a soccer team
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
carry out
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Especially since the striker know so much more than the mud-clerk, and was able to advise him about many things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The striker had learned rapidly, and was trusted to stand a regular watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was natural enough that the "mud-clerk" on the old steamboat Iatan should take a fancy to the "striker," as the engineer's apprentice was called.
look attentively
From this reading The striker had learned rapidly, and was trusted to stand a regular watch.
which person or people
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A striker with so much general information was rather a novelty, and all the officers fancied him, except Sam Munson, the second engineer, who had a natural jealousy of a striker that knew more than he did.
