commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He drew back, considerably disconcerted.
BALTICnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He drew back, considerably disconcerted.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading He drew back, considerably disconcerted.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew back, considerably disconcerted.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
FixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
only a very short time before
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew back, considerably disconcerted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
sternestadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnəst/
superlative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
Vassileffsky
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From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
at the time that
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE BALTIC FLEET Fortunately I am accustomed to face emergencies without losing my presence of mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The manner of Vassileffsky had prepared me for some display of suspicion on his part, though I hardly anticipated his procedure would be so theatrical.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fixing him with my sternest look, I responded, "Captain Vassileffsky, I do not think you quite understand what you are doing.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I will talk to you in the morning, when you are more yourself."
