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 "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

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

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

not up to expectations

From this reading The result was somewhat disappointing.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

the chief one of a related group

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

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

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

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 "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

according to the clock

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

a full supply

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result was somewhat disappointing.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The result was somewhat disappointing.

plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

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

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

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

From this reading The result was somewhat disappointing.

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 "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

look attentively

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "However, that's the best we can do, and we must be satisfied," sighed Jacob Farnum to Captain Jack.

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

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

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

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

in or at the place that

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We'll find plenty of chance to show what we can do, and I know the Navy officers will see that we get a fair show at Washington."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "ONE ON" THE WATCH OFFICER At nine o'clock the next morning Messrs. Farnum and Pollard were sent for to report aboard the flagship, where they had a long talk with Admiral Bentley.

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

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading During the manoeuvres a board of naval officers would be sent aboard the "Pollard" to observe what she could do in surface running, diving, etc. The "Pollard," however, was not to be included in any of the deep-sea manoeuvres of attack and defense, as there were already two Government submarines with the fleet, and the work of these had been mapped out.