used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
Frobishernoun
English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
only a very short time before
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
mandarinnounUS /ˈmændərən/
shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
by chance
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
Su-chen
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From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
superficiallyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərfɪʃəli/
in a superficial manner
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
Tien-tsin
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From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading There would undoubtedly have been not a single cartridge capable of being discharged, and the _Su-chen_ and her crew would by this time undoubtedly have been the prize of the pirates.
unearnedadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrnd/
not gained by merit or labor or service
From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Frobisher ground his teeth and muttered several very bitter things.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
wherewith
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From this reading And all this that some pampered mandarin or contractor might have a supply of unearned money wherewith to buy luxuries that he neither deserved nor needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he was, engaged with a vastly superior force, handicapped most horribly for want of ammunition--for possibly the rest of the supply, intended for the smaller guns, was in the same condition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would have happened if he had not had the forethought to examine superficially the contents of the magazine at Tien-tsin, and order a fresh supply on his own responsibility, he hardly dared to think.
