Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

later than; following

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

have

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

the act of discovering something

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

to come or go into

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading WE STORM THE FORT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

past form of “garrison” — station (troops) in a fort or garrison

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

a high place

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

a cargo ship

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

not any; not one

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

a boat for communication between ship and shore

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

with speed

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading WE STORM THE FORT.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WE STORM THE FORT.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these circumstances there was no alternative but to send in some of the boats to cut her out; and the pinnace, the first and second cutters, and the jolly-boat were quickly got in readiness for the service.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After a long and patient search, our vigilance was rewarded by the discovery of the _Flying-fish_, securely moored in an almost land-locked creek on the southern coast of Cuba.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE STORM THE FORT.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was impossible for the _Rattler_ to enter, on account of her draught; nor could she bring her guns to bear on the merchantman, for that craft was protected by an outlying spit of land, over which her spars alone were visible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As far as we could see with our glasses, there was a battery on the heights above the creek; but as it was probably garrisoned by Spanish regulars, Captain Graves refrained from opening fire.