something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
ACTSnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
all-nightadjective
lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
the act of departing
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
deprecateverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪt/
express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
being one more than ten
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
McDonnell
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From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
RevenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
Saltern
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From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Captain McDonnell felt inclined to deprecate the latter action, but he held his peace, seeing that his friend was already reaping the consequences.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
St
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From this reading He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
STANLEYnounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
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 He gave Captain McDonnell the full story of his activities since reaching Saltern, including the departure of Ben and Dare for St. Pierre.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour Captain McDonnell had come ashore to call, some rumours having reached him concerning the attack to which his colleague and friend had been subjected.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading An all-night session had thus been inaugurated, for Captain Stanley had much to discuss and much to plan, following the opportune visit of the _Drake_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTAIN STANLEY ACTS Captain Stanley was closeted with the captain of the Revenue cutter _Drake_, which had anchored off Saltern at eleven o'clock that night.
