used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
BankheadnounUS /ˈbæŋkhed/
uninhibited United States actress (1903-1968)
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
greatly pleased
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
only a very short time before
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
HarrisburgnounUS /ˈhærɪsbərɡ/
capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
Middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
quartermasters
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From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading UP THE RIVER.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, Mr. Bankhead was now his captain; and he hoped he should have a better opportunity to distinguish himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
Somers
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From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP THE RIVER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP THE RIVER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack had hardly become accustomed to his new quarters in the Middy before a new character appeared on board, and one with whom the quartermasters were to become particularly intimate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack Somers was delighted with the change which had been made in his position: not that he was dissatisfied with his duties on board the Harrisburg; but there was a prospect of being ordered to more active duty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Middy was small and fast; and he was confident that her services would be in continual demand.
