used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "She was a vessel of about four hundred tons," added the viscount.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
Dr
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From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
Ferrolan
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From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
ten 10s
From this reading "She was a vessel of about four hundred tons," added the viscount.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
log-book
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From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
engage in
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
mid-watch
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From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
not any; not one
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
pilot-house
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From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
Ringgold
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From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading "She was a vessel of about four hundred tons," added the viscount.
Travancore
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From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
precisely as stated
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "She was a vessel of about four hundred tons," added the viscount.
viscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading "She was a vessel of about four hundred tons," added the viscount.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I was in the pilot-house at the time, though the weather was so thick that I could hardly make her out as she slipped off from our starboard bow, and went on her course."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
at the time that
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN "Our log-book indicates that we passed a steamer to the northward of us at four bells in the mid-watch," said Captain Ringgold, when Dr. Ferrolan finished his narrative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "She was headed about west by south; and very likely it was the one which ran into the Travancore, for no other was reported."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Didn't she hail you, and offer to stand by you?" inquired the commander.
