used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
in addition
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
Carne
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From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
Caryl
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From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
disobedientadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/
not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
favoured
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From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
field-glass
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From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
Frenchified
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From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
longshore
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From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
musteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
not any; not one
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
and nothing more
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
a full supply
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
dependable
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
Stubbard
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From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it would have amazed him to learn that this young man was a captain of artillery, in the grand army mustering across the sea, and one of the most able among plenty of ability, and favoured by the great First Consul.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
Tugwell
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From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
precisely as stated
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
at the time that
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
which person or people
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading He had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of young ladies, when their father is widely out of sight.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Upon Faith, however, no blame could fall, for she went against her wish, and only to retrieve the rebellious Dolly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the gully where the Tugwell boats were built, behind a fringe of rough longshore growth, young Carne had been sitting with a good field-glass, observing the practice of the battery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AMONG THE LADIES It would have surprised the stout Captain Stubbard, who thought no small beer of his gunnery, to hear that it was held in very light esteem by the “Frenchified young man overhead,” as he called Caryl Carne, to his landlady.
