used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
a cherished desire
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
CaldernounUS /ˈkɔːldər/
United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was the glamour of the enterprise that thrilled him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
Gerald
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From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
Gerald's
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From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading It was the glamour of the enterprise that thrilled him.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
the act of departing
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
make reference to
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
rosternounUS /ˈrɑːstər/
a list of names
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For months past Gerald's ambition was to serve in the submarine flotilla.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
surgeverbUS /sɜːrdʒ/
rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading It was the glamour of the enterprise that thrilled him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the surprise of hearing that the _Olive Branch_ possessed one of these master craft that affected him; he was getting used to surprises.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THROUGH THE MINE FIELD AT the mention of the word "submarine" Gerald felt the blood surge to his temples.
but in spite of that
From this reading His name had been on the "roster" as a volunteer for the hazardous, yet attractive, service, but up to the time of his leaving the _Calder_ his hope in that direction had not been gratified.
