used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
commodore'snounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːrz/
possessive form of “commodore” — a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
despatches
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From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
Sewel's
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From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading My journal is full of various little incidents which happened at this time.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When the heads fell out it is not surprising that want of success was the result of their undertakings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
at the time that
From this reading General Arnold said nothing when I gave him back his despatches, but he looked not a little angry and astonished.
in or at the place that
From this reading On reaching Sewel's Point, where I brought up to receive the commodore's despatches, I was surprised to receive an order to return immediately and to give back those entrusted to me by General Arnold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This order originated, I afterwards discovered, in consequence of some unaccountable disagreement which had arisen between the general and the admiral.
