used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already grasped an idea, though he had had no time to work it up in detail.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
Bellevite
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From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
Christy
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From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
well in the past; former
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He had already grasped an idea, though he had had no time to work it up in detail.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading He had already grasped an idea, though he had had no time to work it up in detail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had already grasped an idea, though he had had no time to work it up in detail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
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 It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
not any; not one
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
having a point
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
transport commercially
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
and nothing more
From this reading The chief of the expedition had sent no message to the captain of the Bellevite in regard to his own movements, but simply that he would report to him later.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
SULLENDINE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had already grasped an idea, though he had had no time to work it up in detail.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
at the time that
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
in or at the place that
From this reading The lieutenant pointed out to them the locality of the bivouac where he had passed so much of the evening, so that they might avoid it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading CAPTAIN SULLENDINE OF THE WEST WIND Weeks and his companions divided up as they had been ordered to do in coming to the fort, and departed in different directions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had already grasped an idea, though he had had no time to work it up in detail.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was about one o'clock in the morning when they left, and Christy calculated that they would reach the ship in an hour and a half, which would give the commander ample time to get up steam from the banked fires, and move down four or five miles to the southward of his present position.
