used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Of course, I know what it means," added the lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
(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 THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What do you mean by that, my son?" inquired his mother.
Christy
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, I know what it means," added the lady.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean by that, my son?" inquired his mother.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
engine-room
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course, I know what it means," added the lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What do you mean by that, my son?" inquired his mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course, I know what it means," added the lady.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Of course, I know what it means," added the lady.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean by that, my son?" inquired his mother.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What do you mean by that, my son?" inquired his mother.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
Passford
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
transport commercially
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What do you mean by that, my son?" inquired his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
(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 "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
wreathed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We have been repelling boarders, mother," replied the middy, his face wreathed in smiles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PRISONER OF WAR "What in the world have you been doing, Christy?" asked Mrs. Passford, as her son entered the engine-room; and her anxiety was visible in her tones and looks as she spoke.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well, mother, you are the daughter of a distinguished naval officer, and it seems to me you must understand what repelling boarders means," answered the young commander, laughing merrily; and no one in the engine-room could fail to see that he was in the highest state of exhilaration, now that the safety of the ship had been assured.
