Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

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

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

lacking funds

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

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

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

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

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

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

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

the act of giving

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

a state of high honor

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

of the present time and place

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

the state of being inactive

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

migratory

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

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

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

transport commercially

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

not in physical motion

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

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

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

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

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

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

From this reading His instructions were minute, but they did not confine his ship to the immediate vicinity of the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

at the time that

From this reading He was to cruise outside of the blockaders, and report to the flag-officer when opportunity presented.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.

a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River

From this reading Just then it was believed that Richmond, which received all its foreign supplies from Wilmington, could not long hold out if it was captured; and the Secretary of the Navy was giving special attention to the forts which protected it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA Having assured himself that the ship was fully up with Cape Henlopen, Christy retired to his cabin, and still "alone in his glory," he broke the seal of the official envelope.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was evident to the young commander that he was not to rust in inactivity, as had been the case of late off Mobile Bay, and a wide field of operations was open to him.