Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

later than; following

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

(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 Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

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

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

true confidential information

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

having sore or tired feet

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

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

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

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

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

involving risk or danger

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

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

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

small in range or scope

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

engage in

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

march in a procession

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

the force of workers available

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

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 Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

have in common

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

fabric from which bed sheets are made

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

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

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

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

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The plan of attack was to divide the force of soldiers; the gunboat to carry as many of the men as her limited deck space would accommodate, and the remainder were to go by trail, guided by Garcia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

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

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

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

From this reading Another detachment, footsore and tired from its forced march from a distant post, had arrived at the ranch, and the two staff officers were untiringly arranging all the details for the attack in force.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

which person or people

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He felt it keenly that he could not share this dangerous expedition, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that O’Neil was with Phil.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A RIVER EXPEDITION After Phil and his party had gone on their hazardous mission, Sydney went aboard the gunboat to make ready for the work which had been left in his hands.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sydney, upon his arrival on the gunboat, gave orders that all obstructions be cleared away from the guns, and directed the placing of iron sheeting to protect the officers and men who would be, with him, exposed on the gunboat’s bridge.