used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
the state of being absent
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What was to be done?
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
Blackett
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From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
Bridlington
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From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What was to be done?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
HAVERTON
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From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
Picton
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From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
ravings
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From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
Sea-mew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
carry out
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Captain Ben had seen a good deal of illness and was confident he could pull Hector round in time, but he said it would take many weeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was to be done?
at the time that
From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
in or at the place that
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Picton could not remain on the _Sea-mew_; his absence would be noted at Haverton, where Brant Blackett was busy with the horses and expecting his arrival daily.
Woodridge
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From this reading HAVERTON When the _Sea-mew_ arrived at Bridlington Bay Hector Woodridge lay at death's door, but the fever had somewhat abated and the ravings ceased.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was completely exhausted, worn out, and Picton doubted if he would have strength to struggle back to life.
