Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

react verbally

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

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

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

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

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

a hole through which buttons are pushed

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Congratulations!"

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

provided with a frame

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

a person of German nationality

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

the act of departing

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

not formal

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

by chance

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

express in words

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

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

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

male cat

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

soldiers collectively

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

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

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

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

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?

at the time that

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

in or at the place that

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

which person or people

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HE LEARNS WHERE HE IS GOING AND FINDS A RAY OF HOPE It seemed to Tom that the two German officials who sat behind a table examining him, asked him every question which could possibly be framed in connection with himself.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When he returned to the ante-room he had fastened to his buttonhole a brass disk with a number stamped upon it and a German word which was not "Slopsgotten," though it looked as if it might be something like it.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading And when they had finished, and the answers had been written down, they made a few informal inquiries about American troops and transports, which he was thankful that he could not answer.

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

From this reading "Let's see," said the sailor; "didn't I jolly well tell yer?