used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If so, would they know me?
the force of workers available
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
a particular point in time
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
attach to a support
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading And if I were recognized what would be the outcome?
per-emptory
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From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
REJOINverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, would they know me?
express in speech
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
having come into contact
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I REJOIN THE BOSTON I glanced at my comrades and the expression on their faces showed that they had recognized the significance of my exclamation, and like myself had surmised the fate in store for us.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there was no time for us to speak to each other or to protest with our captor for the next moment we touched the side of the vessel, and received the per-emptory order to mount to her deck.
showing curiosity
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I do not know what the thoughts of my companions were, but as for myself I was wondering if there would be any of the old officers or men on the frigate.
