used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
BONNYDALE
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From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
Christy
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From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
Davidson
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From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
greatly pleased
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
divisible by two
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
engage in
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
come into possession of
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
a human being
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
Rombold
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From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
Tallahatchie
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From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
accept gladly
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Rombold was a very agreeable person; and most of the conversation in the cabin was carried on in French, for the commander was delighted when he could obtain an opportunity to practise the language, and Dr. Davidson spoke it as fluently as a Frenchman, though Captain Drake was unable to understand a word of it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME AT BONNYDALE Even with the West Wind in tow, the Tallahatchie could make fifteen knots an hour; for the sea was smooth, with every prospect of continued fine weather.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the word, and belonged to one of the best families in the South.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He was very devoted to Christy, and dressed his wound every morning as tenderly as his mother could have done it.
people who are wounded
From this reading Dr. Davidson was a prisoner of war, but he remained on board in charge of the wounded of both sides.
