used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MUTINY IN THE FIRE-ROOM.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
(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 Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was any fault anywhere, it was in the instructions.
at or in or to any place
From this reading If there was any fault anywhere, it was in the instructions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
Capt
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From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
d'Angers
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From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If there was any fault anywhere, it was in the instructions.
FIRE-ROOM
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From this reading A MUTINY IN THE FIRE-ROOM.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
half-west
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From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was any fault anywhere, it was in the instructions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MUTINY IN THE FIRE-ROOM.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
MadeiranounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading A MUTINY IN THE FIRE-ROOM.
not any; not one
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
the middle of the day
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
ObservationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
re-organized
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From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MUTINY IN THE FIRE-ROOM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was any fault anywhere, it was in the instructions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
veeringnounUS /ˈvɪrɪŋ/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
vice-principal
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From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
Ville
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From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was any fault anywhere, it was in the instructions.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Observations had been taken on board of all the vessels at noon, and the course for the Madeira Islands was ascertained to be south-west, half-west; and the two schooners went off in this direction, with the wind from the southward, but veering to the west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Capt. O’Hara did not start the screw of the steamer until he had stationed his ship’s company in accordance with his instructions given by the senior vice-principal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As no one could see the Ville d’Angers and the two schooners in the dense fog that settled down upon them after the crew of the steamer had been re-organized, it would be difficult to determine precisely in what manner they were separated.
