Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading "You know in advance, Mr. Kimball, that it is granted."

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

of short duration or distance

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

promote over another

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "You know in advance, Mr. Kimball, that it is granted."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope it is, if it's a wise favor to ask," smiled the naval officer.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I hope it is, if it's a wise favor to ask," smiled the naval officer.

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

From this reading "You know in advance, Mr. Kimball, that it is granted."

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading "You know in advance, Mr. Kimball, that it is granted."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You know in advance, Mr. Kimball, that it is granted."

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From this reading "I hope it is, if it's a wise favor to ask," smiled the naval officer.

a small worthless amount

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know in advance, Mr. Kimball, that it is granted."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

as might be expected

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

above and across; more than

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "I hope it is, if it's a wise favor to ask," smiled the naval officer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "In brief, the idea is this: Naturally people in this neighborhood are all agog over this submarine craft.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading CAPTAIN JACK BECOMES SUSPICIOUS So successful and enjoyable a trip did the naval officers have that, as the "Benson" was gliding back to the harbor, Lieutenant Commander Kimball broached a subject that had begun to interest the society people among the winter visitors to Spruce Beach.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "I hope it is, if it's a wise favor to ask," smiled the naval officer.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Farnum," inquired the naval officer, "I have a favor to ask of you."