used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
Bellevite
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
Christy
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From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
an opposing military force
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
divisible by two
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
FLANKnounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
only a very short time before
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
Rombold
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From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
transport commercially
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The loyal ship was getting nearer to him, and Captain Rombold could not avoid seeing that his situation was becoming desperate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
Tallahatchie
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From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great activity on deck near the stern of the Tallahatchie, and her commander must have been at least hopeful that the steering apparatus could be restored to some degree of efficiency.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
UNDERTAKENverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
except if; if not
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
look attentively
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The executive officer kept a close watch upon the enemy, frequently using his glass, even while he was discussing his suggestion with the captain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT UNDERTAKEN The commander of the enemy's ship could not know that the Bellevite intended to board; but he could hardly help regarding with anxiety the rapid progress she was making through the water.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was absolutely necessary for him to do something, unless he was ready to haul down his flag, which Christy, for one, having been present at a battle with him, did not expect him to do yet.
