used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
Aigle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading UNDER ARREST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
Claude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
fixturesnounUS /ˈfɪkstʃərz/
plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
gun-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Claude asked to see the captain, and the lieutenant promised to carry the message to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER ARREST.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time that Claude reached the Aigle, the evening of this eventful day was at hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was taken to a room on the gun-deck, which seemed as though used for a prison, from the general character of the bolts and bars, and other fixtures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After about an hour he came back with the message that the captain could not see him that evening.
