used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
(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 All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
react verbally
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
Benoit
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From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
Bossoit
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From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
Damien
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From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
desertersnounUS /ˈdezərtərz/
plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
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 All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
empoweredadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpaʊərd/
invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
of the present time and place
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
a message received and understood
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
quitted
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From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
any competition
From this reading THE RACE.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
remounted
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From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
sabretasche
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From this reading I consigned it to my sabretasche, remounted, and quitted London at a quick pace about two p.m.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
Theophile
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From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As I afterwards learned from the public prints, this document, among other instructions, empowered him to avail himself of "the services and information of the two French deserters named on the margin--Theophile Damien and Benoit Bossoit."
waiting-room
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From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
at the time that
From this reading All the adventures of the preceding night appeared but a dream, when early next morning--at least so early as I could hope to find any high officials at their office--I rode through the crowded streets of London, and delivered the despatch of Commodore Howe at the Admiralty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Immediate" being written on the envelope, I had to remain in a waiting-room for more than an hour, after which the answer was entrusted to me, addressed, "On H.M. Service," to Commodore Howe.
