used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRENCH LEAVE-TAKING.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
doled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
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 We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A FRENCH LEAVE-TAKING.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
the act of departing
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
go away from a place
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
LEAVE-TAKINGnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading A FRENCH LEAVE-TAKING.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
not one, and not any
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
prison-ships
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
refrain from harming
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
carry out
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Our breakfast was doled out to us on the upper deck, and we hastened down the gangway.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were awakened early in the morning, and orders were given us to get our baggage ready, as we were going to be transferred from the frigate to one of the prison-ships.
which person or people
From this reading The order to get our "baggage" must have been a bit of sarcasm, as there was none of us who possessed a spare shirt to his back.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
produce a literary work
From this reading I could well write a book describing the two months of my life that I spent as an English prisoner of war; but as this is to be a record of my adventures alone, I fear me I would take up too much time if I should allow this fact to leave my mind.
