used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
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From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
KiddnounUS /kɪd/
Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
held up in the air
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
not in physical motion
From this reading But a still greater danger pressed close at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Kidd by this time had lifted anchor and had set sail with the lawless crew that was destined for a time to stain the name of my patron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
unsulliedadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌlid/
spotlessly clean and fresh
From this reading Nor could Bellamont foresee that he was to come out of this malicious attack with his honor unsullied and his respect undiminished.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
at the time that
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was past two o’clock in the morning when I finished my consultation with the Earl.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Small wonder that he walked up and down the room at his wits’ end what to do.
