used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
Brandon
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From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN THE CITY.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
Fairchild
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From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN THE CITY.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
set up or found
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
fracasnounUS /ˈfreɪkəs/
noisy quarrel
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN THE CITY.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
occurring by chance
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
absolutely essential
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN THE CITY.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
and nothing more
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN THE CITY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
in or at the place that
From this reading In a fit of intoxication only two days previous, he had got into a fracas, and been so severely injured that it was found necessary to send him to the hospital, where he was likely to be detained some time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But by a lucky accident, as he termed it, he had been unexpectedly elevated to the chief command of the vessel on which he was about to sail.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Hatch, who had been expected to fill this place, was a good sailor, but addicted to intemperate habits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
wronglyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋli/
without justice or fairness
From this reading Probably the reader has noticed, with some surprise, that Mr. Fairchild addressed his sailor confederate as _Captain_ Brandon, and may have thought the name wrongly applied.
