used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
anew
From this reading "I am glad to see you again."
(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 "I hope all is well on board, sir."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to see you again."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "I hope all is well on board, sir."
BreakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
Christy
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From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Good-morning, Captain Breaker," replied the lieutenant, as he took the offered hand of the commander.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to see you again."
Good-morning
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From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Good-morning, Captain Breaker," replied the lieutenant, as he took the offered hand of the commander.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope all is well on board, sir."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to see you again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope all is well on board, sir."
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Good-morning, Captain Breaker," replied the lieutenant, as he took the offered hand of the commander.
full of life and energy
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
for more time
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
most important element
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
engage in
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
night-glass
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From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
not any; not one
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Good-morning, Captain Breaker," replied the lieutenant, as he took the offered hand of the commander.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I hope all is well on board, sir."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
Passford
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From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
select carefully from a group
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
quarter-boat
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From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Good-morning, Captain Breaker," replied the lieutenant, as he took the offered hand of the commander.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Passford," said he, as he met Christy when he descended from the rail.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am glad to see you again."
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I hope all is well on board, sir."
SOUTH-WESTadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
Tallahatchie
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From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Good-morning, Captain Breaker," replied the lieutenant, as he took the offered hand of the commander.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I hope all is well on board, sir."
at the time that
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE TO THE SOUTH-WEST Captain Breaker had been in the main rigging with his night-glass, watching the movements of the chase; but he recognized the voice of Christy when he shouted to French to pick up the quarter-boat of the schooner, as he could no longer make out the Tallahatchie in the fog.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad to see you again."
