used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
any thing at all
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
a youthful male person
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
command with authority
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
EPH
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From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I've learned a few things," replied Jack, quietly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
set up or found
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
Grindley
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From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
haven't
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From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
I've
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From this reading "I've learned a few things," replied Jack, quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "I've learned a few things," replied Jack, quietly.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
PointernounUS /ˈpɔɪntər/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
with speed
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
with low volume
From this reading "I've learned a few things," replied Jack, quietly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I've learned a few things," replied Jack, quietly.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
Ridder
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From this reading Here in the room Captain Jack found Ridder, for the boy had felt it best to go direct to the hotel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
TACKSnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I've learned a few things," replied Jack, quietly.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As this room was equipped with a telephone, the young Army man was in touch both with Fort Craven and with the submarine boys, should the latter find anything to report over the talking wire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Surely, you haven't found out anything as quickly as this?" asked the young lieutenant of engineers, looking up in surprise.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading EPH FEELS LIKE THIRTY TACKS As agreed, the young West Pointer was in a room at the Grindley House.
