used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
Bogue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
caucusverbUS /ˈkɔːkəs/
meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
an old word for “before”
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
Florida'snounUS /ˈflɔːrɪdəz/
possessive form of “florida” — a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading MEETING TROUBLE HALF WAY.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
JacksonvillenounUS /ˈdʒæksənvɪl/
Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
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 He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
engage in
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MEETING TROUBLE HALF WAY.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
and nothing more
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
sedgenounUS /sedʒ/
grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
in a serious manner
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
have in common
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Jack had been studying his coast survey charts seriously of late.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
a source of difficulty
From this reading MEETING TROUBLE HALF WAY.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
precisely as stated
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MEETING TROUBLE HALF WAY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that there were a few hardships before them ere they could anchor in front of Florida's metropolis on the St. John's River, fair Jacksonville.
at the time that
From this reading At the lower end of Bogue Sound amid the sedge grass they hoped to make their next camp, when this question would be debated from every side, and the plan of campaign adopted as majority decided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And as it was only right that every member of the club should share in the discussion as to their course, he gave them to understand that there would be held a caucus on the very next night.
