used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
(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 "All right!" said Jack, "I will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
ConfoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
having gaps or spaces
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "All right!" said Jack, "I will.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "All right!" said Jack, "I will.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
Milsom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
used to form the superlative
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
and nothing more
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
by chance
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
ricochetting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right!" said Jack, "I will.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All right!" said Jack, "I will.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Confound the fellow's impudence!" exclaimed Milsom, as he dashed at the bridge telegraph and signalled to stop the engines.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
twenty-four-pound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
at the time that
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "All right!" said Jack, "I will.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But perhaps the wisest plan and the most dignified will be to stop and let him come aboard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would rightly serve him if we were to return his fire.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When--" His further remarks were cut short by the flash of a gun and a jet of smoke spouting from the bows of the gunboat; and the next instant a twenty-four-pound round shot came ricochetting toward the yacht, missing her by only about a dozen yards!
