used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
(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 The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The other event was the re-organization of our crew.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
Goss
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From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
and nothing more
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other event was the re-organization of our crew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
POLEnounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
re-organization
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From this reading The other event was the re-organization of our crew.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
rosternounUS /ˈrɑːstər/
a list of names
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
have in common
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
a quantity of money
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
required or under orders
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE CAPTURE THE POLE During the month that now followed two interesting events took place.
Webber
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From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
at the time that
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first was the sale of all the prizes which had been sent into French ports, and the distribution of the money among our crew.
which person or people
From this reading But the decision was that every man on the ship’s roster was entitled to his proportionate part, and so we, who had just returned from captivity, each received a tidy little sum.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had supposed that Masters Goss and Webber and myself would not share in this distribution, as we had not been in the frigate when these vessels were captured.
