(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I knew there was no appeal from the decision of the captain of the frigate.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I knew there was no appeal from the decision of the captain of the frigate.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I knew there was no appeal from the decision of the captain of the frigate.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading I knew there was no appeal from the decision of the captain of the frigate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew there was no appeal from the decision of the captain of the frigate.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
the force of workers available
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
not any; not one
From this reading I knew there was no appeal from the decision of the captain of the frigate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
and nothing more
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
by chance
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But before I reached the deck I had concluded there was little hope of any attempt on my part proving successful.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK It was perhaps natural that as I followed Midshipman Seymour from the cabin I should try to think of some way by which I might release myself from the unhappy situation in which I was now placed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His word was law not only on board of his vessel, but in the port, on all matters that pertained to the government of his men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even the consul would hardly dare to interfere in any matter that had arisen between him and one of his crew.
