used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
Argente
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From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “‘Punctual!’” echoed Le.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Force took out his watch and looked at it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “‘Punctual!’” echoed Le.
LeonidasnounUS /liˈɔːnɪdəz/
king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Force took out his watch and looked at it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “His orders are to report on board at seven this morning, and he will be here on time.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Force took out his watch and looked at it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
look attentively
From this reading Mr. Force took out his watch and looked at it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
in or at the place that
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
which person or people
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Will he be punctual?” inquired Mr. Force, who was almost as impatient as his companion to be off to keep their appointment to breakfast with the ladies of their family at the hotel that morning.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “We must wait until Franklin comes on board,” said Leonidas Force, the next morning, as he stood beside Mr. Force, on the deck of the _Argente_, looking off toward the navy yard, where a boat had already been sent to bring out the young midshipman.
