used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
BronxnounUS /brɑːŋks/
a borough of New York City
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
put or send forth
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
Christy's
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From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
COMMANDERnounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
divisible by two
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
start firing a weapon
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
only a very short time before
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
engage in
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
the force of workers available
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
muskets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
go across or through
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
select carefully from a group
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
Sampson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
the season of growth
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christy's orders required him to capture the steamer that was fitting out in the bay, and he intended to do it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
the act of using
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading The order to weigh the anchor and cast off the spring was given, and the commander sent for the chief engineer.
at the time that
From this reading We shall be exposed to the fire of musketry for about half a mile, and the quicker we make this distance, the less the danger to the men," said the commander, when the engineer presented himself.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "We are within a mile of the fort, Mr. Sampson, and I mean to run by it.
people who are wounded
From this reading A WOUNDED COMMANDER The fort had become harmless so far as the use of its guns was concerned; but the channel of the Grand Pass was hardly a quarter of a mile in width, and even twenty soldiers with muskets could pick off the men on the deck of the Bronx.
