used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
(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 "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
Benson
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From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was a good, concise, business statement.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
without doubt or question
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading It was a good, concise, business statement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
at any time
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good, concise, business statement.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
absolutely essential
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It was a good, concise, business statement.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
express in words
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
that's
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From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
We're
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From this reading "We're submarine boys; that's all I ever heard about it, Mr. Secretary," replied Captain Jack, as he introduced his friends.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
but in spite of that
From this reading Jack Benson acted as spokesman, telling the whole tale clearly, yet using up no more time in talk than was absolutely necessary.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
you're
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From this reading NAVY OFFICERS FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY "So you're really the three famous submarine boys?" inquired Secretary Sanders, rising from his chair and extending his hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Now, be seated, young gentlemen, and tell me all you know about this matter that has brought you over to Washington."
