used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was not an active dislike.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not an active dislike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading It was not an active dislike.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading As a man, he disliked him just as much as ever.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
at any time
From this reading As a man, he disliked him just as much as ever.
Floyd's
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From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
Hakluyt
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From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a man, he disliked him just as much as ever.
heckledverbUS /ˈhekəld/
past form of “heckle” — comb with a heckle
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not an active dislike.
and nothing more
From this reading As a man, he disliked him just as much as ever.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As a man, he disliked him just as much as ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a man, he disliked him just as much as ever.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not an active dislike.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
SYDNEYnounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He neither swore at the hands nor heckled the subordinate officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
precisely as stated
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SYDNEY Hakluyt, despite his appearance, was a very efficient schooner captain, and as day followed day, Floyd's respect for him as a sailor rose more and more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His temper never rose against him, for Hakluyt, to give him his due, was perfectly easy to get on with.
