used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
Afton
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From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
Coe
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From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
counteractverbUS /ˈkaʊntərækt/
act in opposition to
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
endeavours
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From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
engage in
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
Marston
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From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
the force of workers available
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
come into possession of
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
on one occasion
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
not used up
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
Sea-bird
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From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was eminently successful in his endeavours to obtain popularity, his men already entertaining great admiration of his courage and resolute demeanour.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
well-timedadjective
done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The _Sea-bird_ continued for some days to run a southerly course, impelled by a moderate breeze from the west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
which person or people
From this reading It was his determination to make himself as popular as he could among those who were placed under his command, with the view of using his influence for such good purposes as might hereafter present themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These remarks of Captain Marston, intended to counteract what had been said by Afton, and to satisfy the crew with regard to the reservation made by Coe, were well-timed, and their new comrade was welcomed with loud cheers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The company of marines was at once formed, and "Captain" Coe, as they called him, immediately commenced the performance of his new office, by taking his men through such a preparatory drill as the short remaining time of daylight would allow.
