used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
barracknounUS /ˈbærək/
a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
deportverbUS /dɪˈpɔːrt/
behave in a certain manner
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
Gilligan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading IRISH HOSPITALITY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
IRISHnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading IRISH HOSPITALITY.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
go away from a place
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
liberatedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪd/
(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
and nothing more
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading It was a pleasant change to leave the barrack prison, even for captivity on board a man-of-war.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
Solebay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
that is looked for
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
strictnessnoun
conscientious attention to rules and details
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
carry out
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some months later the ministry decided to deport the American prisoners, and the captain of the _Solebay_, man-of-war, was ordered to take the prisoners back to America under sealed orders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gradually the strictness had relaxed and the prisoners were treated better, and Allen fully believed that the meaning of the return to America was that they were to be liberated in exchange.
at the time that
From this reading The master of arms on the _Solebay_ was an Irishman named Michael Gilligan, and the vessel had only been out two nights when Gilligan sought Allen and offered him his friendship.
