used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
Bonnydale
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From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
fast-sailing
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From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
Horatio
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From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
Passford
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From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
a male human offspring
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
be standing; be upright
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN Captain Horatio Passford lived at Bonnydale on the Hudson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading His motto was, "Stand by the Union," and from the first he had done everything in his power to sustain his country against the assaults of dissolution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was rich in several millions of dollars, but he was richer in the possession of a noble character, one of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had a wife, a daughter, and a son, and his family were as patriotic as he was himself.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of the struggle.
