used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
being joined in close association
From this reading John was now attached to the Engine-room staff.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
boat-runners
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From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
Chemulponoun
a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
cocoa-makers
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From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
Driss
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From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
Engine-room
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From this reading John was now attached to the Engine-room staff.
ENGINESnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was now attached to the Engine-room staff.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
log-book
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From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
not any; not one
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading John was now attached to the Engine-room staff.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
SeoulnounUS /soʊl/
the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia; located in northwestern South Korea
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading John was now attached to the Engine-room staff.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John was now attached to the Engine-room staff.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading He kept no more watches on the Upper Deck, attended no lectures, and ran no boats.
Wei-hai-wei
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From this reading THE ENGINES I About the middle of July the squadron left Wei-hai-wei to visit Chemulpo and Seoul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
which person or people
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The executive officers, who objected strongly to the system under which midshipmen were withdrawn periodically from the Upper Deck, and by which they were thus deprived of a full complement of messengers, boat-runners, cocoa-makers, and general assistants, had contrived on this occasion that no more than two, John and Driss, should go below.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
the act of creating written works
From this reading His connection with the executive branch was limited to the writing up of his log-book, the taking and working out of sights, and to certain gunnery duties of which more shall be said.
