used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOYOUS REUNION.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
divisible by two
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
set up or found
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
JOYOUSadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading A JOYOUS REUNION.
JukesnounUS /dʒuːks/
plural of “juke” — a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
go away from a place
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
be obedient to
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
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 When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
continue talking
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading A JOYOUS REUNION.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, of course, there was nothing for it but to obey.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
up to a particular time
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
male cat
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
a just detectable amount
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
at the time that
From this reading The _Ajax_ was almost ready to proceed when the boat joined her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The repairs had been made with even more success than the captain had dared to hope.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When, therefore, Mr. Jukes informed him tremulously that he was not to leave the vicinity till they found some trace of Tom Jukes, he did not receive the orders with the best grace in the world.
