used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
BermudanounUS /bərˈmjuːdə/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
put or send forth
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
Chantor
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From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
Chateaugay
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From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
carefully weighed
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
fastsnounUS /fæsts/
plural of “fast” — abstaining from food
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
GILFLEUR
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From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
the force of workers available
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
absolutely essential
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
come into possession of
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
Passford
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From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
reinforcementnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
in the near future
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The steamer proceeded on her course as soon as the transport boat had cast off her fasts, and everything suddenly quieted down on board of her.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading A steamer had arrived that day from Liverpool, and Captain Passford must have received his mail after he landed from the tug.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MONSIEUR GILFLEUR EXPLAINS The two officers and ten men that had been sent off to the Chateaugay after she got under way, had evidently been considered necessary by the authorities on shore after the receipt of the intelligence that another vessel for the Confederates had been sent to Bermuda.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The officer in command of the detachment of sailors said that he had been ordered to follow the Chateaugay, and he had been provided with a fast boat for this purpose.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Captain Chantor had waited several hours for the signal to get under way, and there had been time enough to obtain the reinforcement from the Navy Yard.
