Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

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From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

one or the other of two

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE.

divisible by two

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

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

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

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

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

come together

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

a particular point in time

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

not any; not one

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

and nothing more

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

most frequent or common

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

express in words

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

-ing form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

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

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

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

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

not yet payable

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The finger of light sweeping the heavens above the distant horizon meant to us the presence either of friend or foe, and the question was one we had little desire to solve at that moment.

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

From this reading Rumors of Spanish warships lurking in the waters adjacent to Cuba were rife, and it had even been stated that another squadron inferior only to Cervera's fleet was somewhere in the neighborhood.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Nevertheless, when the word was passed to go to "general quarters," there was no sulking nor hesitancy.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading We of the "Yankee" were willing, and I may say, without undue boasting, eager to meet any vessel of equal size or even larger, but to give battle to a whole fleet was a little too much.