Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

a boy or man

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

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

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

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

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

and nothing more

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

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

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

not any; not one

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

and nothing more

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

not often

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

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

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

a special situation

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

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

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

a source of difficulty

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

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

From this reading COMING UP IN A TIGHT PLACE "Sulks are no part of real manhood.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

precisely as stated

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

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

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "There's only one thing we can do, Hal," proposed Jack.

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

From this reading "That is, to show Mr. Mayhew, by long-continued good action, that we're just the sort of fellows our friends believe us to be."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Though at first they felt some spirited resentment against the very plain suspicions of Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, it was not long before both the victims of the queer work of the night before began to see that there was an abundance of reason and good sense in the naval officer's belief and attitude.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your sullen fellow is seldom, or never, one you can tie to in trouble."