used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
anew
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
Chandos
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From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
the organ of sight
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
a boy or man
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
haven't
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From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
and nothing more
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
Michelmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
a particular point in time
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
pocket-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
quadrantnounUS /ˈkwɑːdrənt/
a quarter of the circumference of a circle
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
Ralph
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From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
cut with a saw
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
carry out
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There--there--I never saw it do that before," exclaimed the young midshipman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
arousing affect
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
the act of using
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
look attentively
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
at the time that
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ralph took the quadrant, and having first placed it to his own eye, made Chandos hold it while he showed him how to use it, and to watch for the moment when the lower edge of the sun seemed to touch the horizon before it rose again.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Thank you, Michelmore, you are a good fellow: and now just work it out for me in this pocket-book, will you?"
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I wish you would, Michelmore," answered young Chandos, in a grateful tone; "I have been bothering away day after day and haven't liked to ask any one."
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "If you like, I shall be happy to show you how to take an observation, and the way to work it out," said Ralph, touching his hat, though he felt more compassion than respect for the youngster.
