adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
Elmsley
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From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
flagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
Headley
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From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
Pottawattamie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
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 These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about seven o'clock on the morning succeeding the occurrences detailed in the preceding chapters, that Lieutenant Elmsley waited on the commanding officer, to relate that the fishing boat was at length in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading True, however, to his character, he stayed not for the meal, but instantly arose, and taking his telescope accompanied the subaltern to the flagstaff battery, whence the best view of the river was commanded.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These tidings were communicated as Captain Headley was preparing to sit down to breakfast--a refreshment, to which the fatigue of mind and body he had undergone during the night had not a little disposed him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Any thing to report, Mr. Elmsley; but I presume not, or it scarcely would have been necessary for me to ask the question?”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Nothing, sir, of any consequence,” replied the lieutenant after a moment's hesitation, “beyond a slight altercation that took place between a drunken Pottawattamie and the sergeant of the guard--but it was of a nature too trivial to disturb you about.”
