Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Of course their hands went into the air.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

showing careful forethought

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course their hands went into the air.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

set up or found

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

a person of German nationality

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

the act of departing

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

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

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of course their hands went into the air.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course their hands went into the air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

and nothing more

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading He was a burly, red-faced man, and only about half dressed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

propel through the air

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

the act of using

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

precisely as stated

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

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

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Of course their hands went into the air.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

at the time that

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

which person or people

From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE SUBMARINE It must be admitted that Jack, Fred, and Gif were much startled when they suddenly found themselves confronted by an armed German who looked as if he meant what he said when he commanded them to throw up their hands.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On first going aboard the submarine the three cadets had been very cautious, but as they had wandered around without seeing any one aboard the craft, they had come to the conclusion that it was deserted, and consequently they had become less careful both in their actions and their conversation.

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

From this reading The German had two pistols, and he looked as if he would be willing to use the weapons upon the slightest provocation.