used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
any thing at all
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
Black'snounUS /blæks/
possessive form of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
exhale hard
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
Brydell
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From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
Esdaile
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From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
Grubb
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From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
Grubb's
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From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
done under pressure
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
waked
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From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was so troubled that he could sleep no more, and dressed and went on deck very early.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His first thoughts were confused and then the recollection of Black’s blow and the terrible consequences to a sailor of striking an officer rushed to his mind.
at the time that
From this reading When Brydell waked it was near daylight next morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading As soon as the regular routine was gone through, the admiral sent for him into the cabin, where he asked an exact account of everything, especially in regard to Black’s attack on him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And he remembered poor Grubb, his early friend, and thought to himself: “If I can do anything for Esdaile, I will for Grubb’s sake.”
