used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
having made preparations
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
Fillwing
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From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
march in a procession
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the roll of bills.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading He realized that Tom was not competent to manage the schooner, and he had his doubts about his own ability.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
STEALINGnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
male cat
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Bent Fillwing took the roll of bills from his pocket as he halted on the forecastle.
Topover
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From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading STEALING A MARCH UPON THE LEADER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had possessed himself of the principal secret of Tom Topover, and he felt that he was in condition to dictate to his superior if he was disposed to do so.
