used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading But he was closely followed by the acting engineer.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
Christy
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading But he was closely followed by the acting engineer.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
engine-room
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading But he was closely followed by the acting engineer.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
FOREnounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was closely followed by the acting engineer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
LeopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
not any; not one
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
Pecklar
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
pilot-house
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From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
done under pressure
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
state-room
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From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A cloud of smoke rising from the Belle, astern of the Leopard, informed them that the shot had come from her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had struck the house on deck, carrying away the corner of the captain's state-room; but, beyond this, no damage appeared to be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE FORE Christy rushed out of the engine-room followed by Captain Pecklar, to ascertain what damage had been done to the tug by the shot.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
at the time that
From this reading But the tug had broached to, and it was evident that Percy had abandoned the wheel when the shot struck the vessel; and Christy hastened to the pilot-house to restore the vessel to her course.
