used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
for the reason that
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
distastefullyadverb
in an offensively distasteful manner
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
don't
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
failingsnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/
plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
illuminateverbUS /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
incorrigibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrədʒəbəl/
impervious to correction by punishment
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
leave-breaker
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
LOOK-OUT
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From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
and nothing more
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
not any; not one
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
and nothing more
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
peace-time
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
Pettigrew
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From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
pre-war
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From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
public-house
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From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
regenerateverbUS /riˈdʒenəreɪt/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
SeamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
smearsnounUS /smɪrz/
plural of “smear” — slanderous defamation
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
not in physical motion
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood at the door of a London public-house, contemplating the night distastefully.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
unhamperedadjectiveUS /ənˈhæmpərd/
not slowed or blocked or interfered with
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
upliftingnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/
the rise of something
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE PORT LOOK-OUT There is a tendency among some people to regard war as a morally uplifting pursuit.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading Be that as it may, Able Seaman Pettigrew, wearer of no good conduct badges and incorrigible leave-breaker in peace-time, remained in war merely Able Seaman Pettigrew, leave-breaker, and still minus good conduct badges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
which person or people
From this reading Because a man fights in the cause of right and freedom, it is believed by quite a large section of those who don’t fight that he goes about the business in a completely regenerate spirit, unhampered by any of the human failings that were apt to beset him in pre-war days.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The wind howled down the muddy street, and the few lamps casting smears of yellow light at intervals along the thoroughfare only served to illuminate the driving rain.
