used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
in a state of sleep
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
Bellevite
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From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
CHRISTOPHERnounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
Christy
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From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
set up or found
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
Graines
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From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER
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From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
MobileadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
others
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From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
PASSFORD
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From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
sitting-room
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From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rose from his couch, and found that his mother and sister had left the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was not sparing in his praise; but he brought it out in what had been said by others, especially by the commanders of both vessels and in the demonstrations of the seamen of the Bellevite.
at the time that
From this reading LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER PASSFORD Christy Passford dropped asleep when left alone in the sitting-room, and his slumber lasted a full hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the wounded officer awoke it was with a start, and he was surprised to find he had been asleep in the midst of such happy surroundings.
people who are wounded
From this reading During this time Mr. Graines had related the incidents of the action in which he had been wounded, and given a full account of the expedition to Mobile Point.
