Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

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

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

achieved or reached

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

in a critical manner

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

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From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

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

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

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

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

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

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

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

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

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

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

transport commercially

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

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

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

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

From this reading The guns had been procured for a native East-Indian prince; but the ship that brought them to the shores of his country was not permitted to land them.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading On the other hand, he had purchased the naval material for "a mere song;" for it was not available for a man-of-war in modern times, and not of the kind used in the naval or military forces of England.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

precisely as stated

From this reading He examined everything very critically before a price was named.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.

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

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE SUSPICIOUS WHITE STEAMER AT ADEN Captain Ringgold had sold the little steamer for four times what she had cost the owners, but still for less than her value, for she was an exceptionally strong and handsome craft.

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

From this reading The commander had been a young naval officer from the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, and had attained the grade of lieutenant, so that he was a judge of the material he bought.