Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

side by side

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

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

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

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From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

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

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

not accessible to view

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

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

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

apart from; not including

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

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

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

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

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

something you have to do

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

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

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

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

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

cut with a saw

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They could see nothing that looked suspicious except the position of the enemy's force on the starboard side of the ship.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Christy saw the perplexity of the commander at his side, and it was evident to both of them that some unusual strategy was to be adopted, and Captain Breaker did not intend to fall into a trap if he could avoid it.

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

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

precisely as stated

From this reading The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

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 The two steamers were of about the same height above water, so their decks were very nearly on a level.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

at the time that

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The men with muskets on both sides were reloading their weapons, and those with navy revolvers were discharging them at the enemy; but the officers of divisions concealed their men behind the bulwarks when the order to board did not come.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT'S DARING EXPLOIT Captain Breaker was perplexed when his ship came alongside the enemy and was made fast to her, for things were not working according to the usual rules made and provided for such occasions, and Captain Rombold was evidently resorting to some unusual tactics.