used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later eleven feet was the depth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Quartermaster, strike one bell," said Christy.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
BronxnounUS /brɑːŋks/
a borough of New York City
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
Christy
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From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading A little later eleven feet was the depth.
being one more than ten
From this reading A little later eleven feet was the depth.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A little later eleven feet was the depth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
GRANDE
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From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
of the present time and place
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
and nothing more
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later eleven feet was the depth.
leadsman
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From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later eleven feet was the depth.
NEGROnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Quartermaster, strike one bell," said Christy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
QuartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading "Quartermaster, strike one bell," said Christy.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Quartermaster, strike one bell," said Christy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Quartermaster, strike one bell," said Christy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
TERRE
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From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After the Bronx had been on her course about two hours, and four bells had just struck, the leadsman reported two fathoms.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE NEGRO VILLAGE ON THE ISLE GRANDE TERRE The commander of the Bronx had explained his plan to the first lieutenant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing especially perilous in the expedition to be sent out; and it was the policy of Christy to keep the steamer out of sight of the fort, and of those in the immediate vicinity of it.
