Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Look yonder," he added, pointing ahead and toward the shore.

at or in the front

From this reading "Look yonder," he added, pointing ahead and toward the shore.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

rid of obstructions

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

lively and spirited

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you make that, sir?"

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

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

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

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

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

without good reason

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look yonder," he added, pointing ahead and toward the shore.

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

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

engage in

From this reading "What do you make that, sir?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Look yonder," he added, pointing ahead and toward the shore.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

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

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

transport commercially

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "Look yonder," he added, pointing ahead and toward the shore.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

term of address for a man

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

in a clever manner

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

having a supporting base

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What do you make that, sir?"

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

From this reading _The Boys in Command_ "The ship is clear, sir," said Lieutenant Richard Dale, saluting smartly.

in the direction of

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very good, sir," said the little man, nodding his head but not turning toward his executive officer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you make that, sir?"

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "Look yonder," he added, pointing ahead and toward the shore.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you make that, sir?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was a handsome, dashing young sailor, the picture of sea gallantry, as he ran lightly up the ladder from the main-deck and stopped before the little captain of the Bon Homme Richard, standing on the weather side of the poop, keenly surveying the scene.