used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
compasses
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From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "How now, good leftenant?" said I.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How now, good leftenant?" said I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How now, good leftenant?" said I.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
LafittenounUS /ləˈfɪt/
French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
leftenant
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From this reading "How now, good leftenant?" said I.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
not any; not one
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
Peterson
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From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
established beyond doubt
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How now, good leftenant?" said I.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading He approached me now, with a salute, which probably he copied from Peterson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
unobservantadjective
not consciously observing
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
which person or people
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading "Our course on this river, Jean Lafitte, will box the compass, indeed box an entire box of compasses, for no river is more winding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IN WHICH IS CONVERSATION WITH THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN Jean Lafitte, who had so well executed the work assigned him in the boarding party's plans, proved himself neither inefficient nor unobservant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you please, Black Bart," he began, "how are we headed, and what are our plans?"
