AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
a youthful male person
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
dearly loved
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
the act of departing
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
Jermyn
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From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
not any; not one
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
a brief written record
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SEARCH PARTY.
placernounUS /ˈplæsər/
an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
with speed
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH PARTY.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading No one at Washington had seen him or heard of him since his departure for Old Point.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
express a supposition
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
required or under orders
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
carry out
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH PARTY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
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 The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
which person or people
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let us hope, dear boy," said the Admiral, as the disappointed and weary men lunched together, "that he has gone to the Pacific Coast to develop that placer, for no one out there will take any interest in that unfortunate note."
but in spite of that
From this reading The Admiral and the Lieutenant searched Washington quickly yet thoroughly, for the man who was supposed to have the fateful letter in his possession was prominent enough to have his every movement observed and recorded by the newspapers and discussed by the clubs.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "I should be glad to hope so," Jermyn replied, "but suppose that he has gone to New York?
