used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
Chantor
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From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
Chateaugay
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
Christy
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
Dornoch
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From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
one or the other of two
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
Gilfleur
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From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
cause to move by striking
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
not in action or at work
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
not any; not one
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
Passford
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From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Gilfleur came to the open door of his room, and seemed to be somewhat astonished to observe his preparations.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On board of either steamer there could be no doubt in regard to the character of the other.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
the act of using
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Chantor gave the order to beat to quarters, and in a few moments every officer and seaman was at his station.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Christy Passford went to his stateroom, buckled on his sword belt, and prepared his revolvers for use; for though he held no position on board of the Chateaugay, he did not intend to remain idle during the action, and was ready to serve as a volunteer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN EASY VICTORY The shot from the Dornoch, which had evidently been intended to hit the Chateaugay, sufficiently indicated the purpose of her commander.
