used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This new enterprise came about in this way.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Thicker and faster adventures came.
AFRICANadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
(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 I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
Bainbridge
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From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
Bashaw's
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From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
for the reason that
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thicker and faster adventures came.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
Eaton
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From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading This new enterprise came about in this way.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Thicker and faster adventures came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
HotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This new enterprise came about in this way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE ENTERS THE AFRICAN DESERT Hotter and hotter grew our campaign.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
ThickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Thicker and faster adventures came.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This new enterprise came about in this way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
TripolinounUS /ˈtrɪpəli/
a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
TunisnounUS /ˈtuːnɪs/
the capital and principal port of Tunisia
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This new enterprise came about in this way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Captain Bainbridge, I was told by Captain Eaton, while a prisoner in Tripoli, observed in the Bashaw's court three forlorn children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could not be in the center of all of them, but I had reason to be glad that I had been with Captain Eaton in Tunis, because now he was returning to the seat of war to launch an attack, and I, because of his friendship for me, was granted the chance to go along.
