used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
cruisesnounUS /ˈkruːzɪz/
plural of “cruise” — an ocean trip taken for pleasure
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
Farnum
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From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
immediately past
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
middies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the last few days short cruises were taken on the Severn River, in order that the middies might practise at running the motors and handling the craft.
at the time that
From this reading Of course, when the midshipmen handled the "Farnum," under command of a Navy officer, the submarine boys had but little more to do than to be on board.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA CRUISE For the next ten days things moved along without much excitement for the submarine boys.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading During that time they had an average of four sections a day of cadet midshipmen to instruct in the workings of the Pollard type of submarine torpedo boat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At such times one squad of midshipmen would be on duty in the engine room, another in the conning tower and on the platform deck.
