used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER BATTLE AT PLATTSBURGH.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER BATTLE AT PLATTSBURGH.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ANOTHER BATTLE AT PLATTSBURGH.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
dinner-time
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From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
Gildrock
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From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
and nothing more
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
pilot-house
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From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
PLATTSBURGH
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From this reading ANOTHER BATTLE AT PLATTSBURGH.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Oscar looked ugly, and bestowed savage glances upon his associate in the pilot-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Gildrock was pacing the hurricane deck, and the first pilot did not fear an attack from the rebel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We shall get to Plattsburgh just at dinner-time,” said Captain Gildrock, stopping at the door of the pilot-house.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Dory, without saying a word to Oscar, relieved Bates, and took his place at the starboard window in front.
