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something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading PREPARING FOR ACTION.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He called all hands on deck.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He called all hands on deck.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He called all hands on deck.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PREPARING FOR ACTION.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He called all hands on deck.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He called all hands on deck.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

full of life and energy

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He called all hands on deck.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading PREPARING FOR ACTION.

an officer or crew member of a privateer

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

cut with a saw

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The _Lively Bee_, privateer, had won the laurels of war, though she had not shared in the prizes, and Captain Vernon saw that the crew were getting somewhat dissatisfied.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading All listened attentively, for all were in wonder as to his meaning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Men, under the shadow of the U. S. frigate _Constitution_ I offer you terms," he said.