Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

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

From this reading THE AERO-HYDROPLANE.

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

stick to firmly

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the state of being honored

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

engage in

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the force of workers available

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

make reference to

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

and nothing more

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

not any; not one

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

an amount of time

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

not in physical motion

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

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

From this reading THE AERO-HYDROPLANE.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Mind, I do not bind you down by conditions, threats, or intimidation of any sort.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

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

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

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

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

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

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

which person or people

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I merely ask, in the interests of every vessel within range of the ’Vorwartz’s’ atrocities, that the presence of the ’Aphrodite’ should not be revealed."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would not insult a body of true-hearted British seamen by so doing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want you men to promise me," said Captain Restronguet, addressing the survivors of the "Iticaba’s" crew, who were drawn up in the submarine deck--"I want you to give me your word of honour that on landing, and in a period of fourteen days from that time, you will make no mention whatsoever about the ’Aphrodite’ being still capable of action.