aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
disobedientadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/
not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
enquired
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From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
at any time
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
a boy or man
From this reading "We shall have some trouble with that fellow Tournier.
set up or found
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We shall have some trouble with that fellow Tournier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
mooning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
not any; not one
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
parolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall have some trouble with that fellow Tournier.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He keeps himself aloof from the others, and takes no part in their amusements, and goes mooning about as if he had got mischief brewing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
Tournier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "We shall have some trouble with that fellow Tournier.
unciviladjectiveUS /ənˈsɪvəl/
lacking civility or good manners
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall have some trouble with that fellow Tournier.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Major Kelly, the Commandant, and Captain Mortimer, the Admiralty agent, had had some talk together about the matter, and were not quite in agreement on the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not long before Captain Tournier was allowed to go out on parole, and that too with considerable latitude both as to distance and length of absence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you ever found him uncivil or disobedient to orders?" enquired the major.
