used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
not being in a specified place
From this reading The insignia of naval rank were conspicuously absent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
Benson
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From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
a youthful male person
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading The insignia of naval rank were conspicuously absent.
having made preparations
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
doesn't
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From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
being one more than seven
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
Farnum
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From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading The insignia of naval rank were conspicuously absent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The insignia of naval rank were conspicuously absent.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
a brief written record
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The insignia of naval rank were conspicuously absent.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
SeriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
shipbuildingnounUS /ˈʃɪpbɪldɪŋ/
the construction of ships
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
term of address for a man
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Note: This is book three of eight of the Submarine Boys Series.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The United States Government doesn't appear very anxious to claim its property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The insignia of naval rank were conspicuously absent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The speaker was a boy of sixteen, attired in a uniform much after the pattern commonly worn by yacht captains.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Now, that I've had the good luck to sell the 'Pollard' to the Navy," responded Jacob Farnum, principal owner of the shipbuilding yard, "I'm not disposed to grumble if the Government prefers to store its property here for a while."
