used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
in addition
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
deem to be
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
approval
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
despatches
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From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
in a serious manner
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
at any time
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
go away from a place
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
make reference to
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
express in words
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
transport commercially
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
not in physical motion
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
That's
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From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's right, Mr Chester," said he, as I rose to leave the cabin.
hard to endure
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
(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 "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thanked the skipper heartily both for the thoughtfulness and consideration which had procured for me the change of air which seemed needed for my complete recovery, and also for the confidence in me which such a commission argued; and I promised him most earnestly that the safe delivery of the despatches should be my paramount care.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish you a quick and prosperous passage, and shall be glad to see your safe return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Before I say good-bye, I may as well mention that I have been greatly pleased with your conduct ever since you first joined the ship.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I consider you a most promising young officer; you have conducted yourself extremely well on more than one trying occasion, and I have procured this little commission for you in the hope that it will afford you still another opportunity of acquiring credit and advancing your interests.
