used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
Betts
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From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
give a benediction to
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
carefully weighed
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
the head of a state government
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
not any; not one
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
Percival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percival.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
reconnoitringnoun
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
ReefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
SocratesnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the governor deemed it prudent to anchor for the night, he did not neglect the precaution of reconnoitring.
in the direction of
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Betts was sent towards the Reef, in a boat well armed and manned, in order to ascertain the state of things in that quarter.
which person or people
From this reading His instructions directed him to push forward as far as he could, and if possible to hold some sort of communication with Socrates, who might now be considered as commander at the point assailed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Fancy can charm and feeling bless With sweeter hours than fashion knows; There is no calmer quietness, Than home around the bosom throws."
