Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

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

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

an upholstered bench

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

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

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

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

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

put on clothes

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

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

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

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

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

of the present time and place

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

United States zoologist best known for his interview studies of sexual behavior (1894-1956)

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

a brief written record

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

according to the clock

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

creating thread

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Captain Cram's compliments, sir, and this is immediate," he reported, as he held forth a note.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

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

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.

in the direction of

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading Cram and Kinsey were already there, and to them the skipper was telling his story.

at the time that

From this reading Lieutenant Reynolds was seated at his desk at department head-quarters about nine o'clock that morning when an orderly in light-battery dress dismounted at the banquette and came up the stairs three at a jump.

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

From this reading Half an hour later he was spinning down the levee towards the French Market, and before ten o'clock was seated in the captain's cabin of the big British steamer Ambassador, which had arrived at her moorings during the night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Reynolds tore it open, read it hastily through, then said, "Go and fetch me a cab quick as you can," and disappeared in the general's room.