used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
BreakernounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
Christy
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From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
else
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From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
an opposing military force
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
apart from; not including
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
GANTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
a message received and understood
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
LeopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
long-boat
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From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
MobileadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
not one, and not any
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
come into possession of
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
Passford
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From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
Pierson
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From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
a male human offspring
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
in the near future
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
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 told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
a special situation
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
up to a particular time
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, none of them cared now for the steamers of the enemy, or for any thing else, except to get out of Mobile Bay.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading Captain Breaker insisted that Christy was on board of the Leopard, though not till the soldiers in the long-boat had fired into the tug.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Christy told his story; and he learned that his father had sent a party ashore the night before to look for him, though they had been unable to obtain the slightest information in regard to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET Captain Passford and Percy soon followed Christy into the cabin, and the meeting of the brother and sister was quite as affectionate as that between father and son had been.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The father believed that his son would not tamely submit to being made a prisoner, and the act of Major Pierson had almost convinced him that the commander was right.
