used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
abductverbUS /æbˈdʌkt/
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
react verbally
From this reading So they anxiously awaited his answer to the question:
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading So they anxiously awaited his answer to the question:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading So they anxiously awaited his answer to the question:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
Bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
Connell's
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From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
credibleadjectiveUS /ˈkredəbəl/
capable of being believed
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
divisible by two
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
immediately past
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
engage in
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
a particular point in time
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
not any; not one
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
Peveril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading So they anxiously awaited his answer to the question:
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
schooner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
SEA-FIGHT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they anxiously awaited his answer to the question:
having a supporting base
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Her hoisting of British colors strengthened this belief, and it was finally confirmed by Connell's recognition of her captain.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
a special situation
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
precisely as stated
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading They did not know of the tempting reward promised to the schooner's captain for doing that very thing, nor of his determination to make this his last voyage on the great lake.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
at the time that
From this reading A SEA-FIGHT ON LAKE SUPERIOR As no other schooner was in sight, and as this one was standing off the coast when discovered, the _Broncho_ people had from the very first believed her to be the one they wanted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Until that moment, however, they had entertained serious doubts as to whether they should find Peveril on board; for it did not seem credible that even a smuggler, accustomed to running great risks, would dare abduct and forcibly carry off an American citizen.
