used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim had a restless night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD THE MARJORIE.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim had a restless night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
Jim
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From this reading Jim had a restless night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
MARJORIE
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From this reading ON BOARD THE MARJORIE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Jim had a restless night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD THE MARJORIE.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Jim had a restless night.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD THE MARJORIE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
precisely as stated
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not imagine for what purpose he was now detained, and he was very determined upon seeking an early opportunity to escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the circumscribed quarters of the brig in which he was confined, he could move about but little.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sadly disappointed with himself, that he should have so carelessly allowed his enemies to triumph over him.
