used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
Bellevite
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
Christy
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From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
of great significance or value
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
LighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
absolutely essential
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
something you have to do
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
and nothing more
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Of course the expedition was to be sent out at night, for the cover of the darkness was necessary to render it effectual.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITION The conversation between the captain and the executive officer of the Bellevite was continued till they were called to supper; but a decision had been reached.
whaleboatnoun
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
at the time that
From this reading On important occasions, as when several boats were ordered upon an expedition, it was not unusual to send the first lieutenant in command.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the afternoon the wind had come around to the south-west, and already a slight fog had obscured the Sand Island Lighthouse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though only a single whaleboat would be required for the enterprise in which the commander was so deeply interested, its importance appeared to justify the selection of the executive officer to conduct it; and Christy was directed to suit himself.
