Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

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

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

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

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

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From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

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

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

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

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

not any; not one

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

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

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

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

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

possessing sweep

From this reading The Confederate steamers, the Sumter, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and other cruisers, swept our ships from the ocean, and the country has never regained its commercial prestige.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

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

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading AN IMPRACTICABLE SCHEME Before the War of the Rebellion the commerce of the United States exceeded that of any other nation on the globe.

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

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Christy Passford listened with intense interest to the conversation between his uncle and the commander of the Dornoch, and he came to the conclusion that the latter was a naval officer of no ordinary ability.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading He evidently believed that the six-gun steamer in his charge was a command not worthy of his talent.

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

From this reading The Sumter, and some other vessels fitted out as privateers or war vessels, had already done a great deal of mischief to the shipping of the Northern States, and the young man fully realized the meaning of his uncle's intentions.