used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
anew
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
(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 I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
for the reason that
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
confined by bonds
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
MICHIGANnounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
others
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From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
stanchionnoun
any vertical post or rod used as a support
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
a special situation
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
WaterfordnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfərd/
a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry
From this reading Waterford, the most active and dangerous of the party, was tied to a stanchion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If one of these slave traders should get loose, he could free the others, and we should be obliged to fight the battle over again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
in or at the place that
From this reading I had not caused him to be placed in this uncomfortable situation because he had done the same thing to me, but because I dared not permit him to be where the sentinel could not see all the time what he was doing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL BECOMES SECOND MATE OF THE MICHIGAN.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was alone with the prisoners,--nine in number,--all but one of whom lay in the berths of the steerage, bound hand and foot.
