used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
AriadnenounUS /ˌeriˈædni/
beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
ARIADNE'S
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From this reading ARIADNE'S COMPASSION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
Barry
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From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
boarding-party
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From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
COMPASSIONnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading ARIADNE'S COMPASSION.
Conflans
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From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
endeavours
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From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
Geoffrey
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From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
MarshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
the force of workers available
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
NederlandnounUS /ˈnedərlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
not any; not one
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
come into possession of
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
only a very short time before
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
term of address for a man
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
carry out
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
up to a particular time
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Great heavens!" he cried, in his first surprise, "this is too awful.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
at the time that
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
in or at the place that
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
which person or people
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That Sir Geoffrey Barry should be in a considerable state of exasperation when he returned with his boarding-party from their frustrated intention to capture the _Nederland_, and take from her as many able-bodied men as he required, was no more than natural.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For now he scarcely knew where to turn to procure the extra men whom the Admiralty continued to strenuously instruct him to obtain, and he began to fear that the great fleet preparing to go to sea and attack Conflans would not owe much more to his endeavours.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, exasperated as he might be, astonishment obtained the mastery over that feeling when Ariadne--who had refused to go to bed till he came back--informed him of what had happened in the Marshes that night.
