used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
Christy
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From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
a long fixed look
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
immediately past
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
Mulgrum
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From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
Warnock
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From this reading The interested observer could see that he fixed his gaze upon the last part of the letter, the extract from the missive of Warnock, relating to the twelve loyal American seamen and their officer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED ORDERS Christy sat for some minutes watching the expression of Mulgrum as he read the letter he was to copy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be paralyzed by what he read.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Like a careful man, he was evidently taking a glance at it as a whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The commander was satisfied with what he had seen, and he rose from his chair.
