used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE BEACH.
BELLEnounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE BEACH.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
Conkerall
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From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
duelistnounUS /ˈduːəlɪst/
a person who fights duels
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
at any time
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
Fernando
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From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
the force of workers available
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
Morgianna
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From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
not any; not one
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE BEACH.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
an angry dispute
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
without much difficulty
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
cut with a saw
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
Terrence
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From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELLE OF THE BEACH.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
usurpedverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpt/
past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Conkerall, though the real injured party, was not on the scene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and the lieutenant's second were some distance away settling points of position, he saw three or four men in the uniform of British officers coming around the bluff, among them the ship's surgeon with a case of instruments and medicines in his hand.
which person or people
From this reading His lieutenant readily took up his quarrel, on account of his jealousy of Fernando who had completely usurped his place as the favorite of Miss Morgianna Lane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading No experienced duelist ever entered into the business with more earnestness or zeal than Terrence Malone.
