used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
Bellevite
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From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
CHRISTY
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From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
true confidential information
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
MATURESverbUS /məˈtʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
MobileadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
PROMISINGadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the passage from Nassau, the guns of the steamer had been mounted; for, as a measure of prudence, they had been put in the hold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the owner hoped to avoid any close scrutiny of his outfit, and had succeeded in doing so, he was not inclined to tempt fate by any carelessness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At daylight on a bright May morning, the lofty light tower of Sand Island, off the entrance to Mobile Bay, was reported by the lookout, and the captain was called.
Vapoor
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From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading CHRISTY MATURES A PROMISING SCHEME However interesting the voyage of the Bellevite might prove to be, the purpose of this story does not admit of its details.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Vapoor was instructed to the effect that a quick run was desirable, and he governed himself accordingly.
