Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

(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 CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

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

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

the act of departing

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

having a crew

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

make reference to

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

and nothing more

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

the act of departing politely

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

transport commercially

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback

From this reading Mr. Birdwing," he continued, after the first lieutenant had reported to him, "had you any difficulty in effecting the capture of the Snapper?"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "The idea of avenging an injury received in that way is something I never happened to hear of before, though my experience is not unlimited.

at the time that

From this reading CAPTAIN FLANGER IN IRONS Christy Passford related to Captain Chantor all that had occurred to the detective and himself from the time of their departure from the ship to their parting on the shore; and he did not fail to mention the fact that Mr. Gilfleur had come to his assistance when he was assaulted by the ruffian in front of the saloon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Only with the captain; for my force was sufficient to have taken her if she had been fully armed and manned.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have had a narrow escape, Mr. Passford," said the commander, when he had concluded.