used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
(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 When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
blockadingadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪŋ/
blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
Frazier
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From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
Frazier's
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From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
how
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From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
Hyperion's
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From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
immediately past
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
for more time
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
engage in
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
come into possession of
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
peals
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From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
pocketfulnounUS /ˈpɑːkətfʊl/
the quantity a pocket will hold
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
sailormen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
express in words
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
moving very fast
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading When the Mississippi was cleared as far as Port Hudson, and all that immense cotton country on both sides the river was thrown open to traffic, Captain Frazier’s owners saw an opportunity to do business in an honest way and were prompt to improve it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
at the time that
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Captain Frazier had been a daring and successful blockade runner as long as his Boston owners could make money by it, and there were not many cruisers on the Atlantic coast that had not, at one time or another, sighted and given chase to the fleet _West Wind_, nor were there very many officers and sailormen who could not recognize her as far as they could see her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armed with a pocketful of credentials one of the firm hastened to New Orleans to obtain a permit to trade in cotton, and the _West Wind_ was ordered to a neutral port “for repairs.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sailor Jack and his old commander spent two hours locked in the _Hyperion’s_ cabin, and if a stranger could have seen how very cordial and friendly they were, or had heard the peals of laughter that arose when one or the other described some amusing scene through which he had passed since they last met, he never would have dreamed that one had risked life and liberty in doing what he could to put down the rebellion, while the other had run an equal risk in bringing aid and comfort to it.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading When light swift steamers were added to the blockading fleet the business became too uncertain and dangerous to be longer followed, and Captain Frazier was honest enough to say that he was glad to stop it, for, being a Yankee, he had never had any heart for it any way.
