used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
how long something has existed
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
brigadier-general
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From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
Garfield's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
immediately past
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
the force of workers available
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
VOCATIONnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION James Garfield's experience on the canal was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His command had run short of provisions, and a boat had been sent for supplies, but the river beside which the men were encamped had risen so high that the boat dared not attempt to go up the river.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
at the time that
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The position was such an humble one that it did not seem likely to be of any service in the larger career which one day was to open before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then General Garfield, calling to his aid the skill with which he had guided the _Evening Star_ at the age of fifteen, took command of the craft, stood at the wheel forty-four hours out of the forty-eight, and brought the supplies to his men at a time when they were eating their last crackers.
a late time of life
From this reading But years afterward, when as a brigadier-general of volunteers he made an expedition into Eastern Kentucky, he realized advantage from his four months' experience on the canal.
