aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
Benson
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From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
to come or go into
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
expostulated
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From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
haven't
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From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
I've
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From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
a small worthless amount
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
Ridder's
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From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
the act of using
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Jack was the first to enter Lieutenant Ridder's room at the hotel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
We've
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From this reading You--" "We've brought you something better," smiled Jack Benson, throwing the door further open.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Look here, Benson," expostulated the lieutenant, "what sort of way is this to use me?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here I've been loafing about here for hours, and you haven't sent or brought me word of any kind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young engineer officer jumped up out of his chair, looking somewhat angry.
