used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Lorry's going into Rockport," announced Kaye.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
appreciativelyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪvli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
Averleigh
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From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
ConcealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
concoctionnounUS /kənˈkɑːkʃən/
any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
Daventry
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From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
Derek
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From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
DerelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
the act of departing
From this reading "Lorry's going into Rockport," announced Kaye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
how
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From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Lorry's going into Rockport," announced Kaye.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
Kaye
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From this reading "Lorry's going into Rockport," announced Kaye.
Kaye's
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From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
Lorry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lorry's going into Rockport," announced Kaye.
take the midday meal
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
margarinenounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒərən/
a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
quirksnounUS /kwɜːrks/
plural of “quirk” — a strange attitude or habit
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
recently-vacated
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From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The latter nodded appreciatively as he passed Daventry a bowl containing a concoction which must never be referred to as margarine, but always as "nut butter".
Rockport
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From this reading "Lorry's going into Rockport," announced Kaye.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
to-morrow
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From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Concealing his anxiety to hear how his chum fared, Derek took a recently-vacated chair at Kaye's side.
unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/
not joined or linked together
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
at the time that
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Derelict Lunch was almost over when Derek entered the crowded mess in which the quirks of Averleigh did justice to the plain but substantial food provided by a paternal administration for the benefit of the airmen of to-morrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was buzzing with animated conversation, mostly upon subjects entirely unconnected with the serious art of aviation.
