Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

-ing form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

your usual mood

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

belonging to some prior time

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

the chief one of a related group

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

set up or found

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the act of departing

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

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From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the force of workers available

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

a person who carries a message

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

medium for communication

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To his great delight he found on board the _Delaware_ his old friend Lindsay, erstwhile radio officer of the cruiser that had taken him to England.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

a small tower extending above a building

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

not made or become different

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DISPATCHING THE SECRET MESSENGER Evans now lived aboard the battleship _Delaware_, Admiral Johnson’s flagship; and here the life was different, indeed, from that on the mother-ship of the destroyer flotilla.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

at the time that

From this reading Lindsay knew how to enjoy himself on an evening ashore; he had a faculty for finding out when there was any merry-making going on, and for being there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lindsay had now risen to the rank of lieutenant and was in command of a turret on the great superdreadnought, but the same sunny disposition and cordial informality were unchanged; he still was not too proud to associate with a warrant officer.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He found himself one of a large number of warrant officers, some real old-timers, but most of them much younger men than himself.