used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
(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 As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
Buxton
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From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently he came up.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
damme
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From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
a man of refinement
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
gold-hilted
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From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he came up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
not any; not one
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
accept an excuse for
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
in the near future
From this reading Presently he came up.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
term of address for a man
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading “Sir,” replied Sir Peter, “I have always fought in a cocked hat and silk stockings, as becomes a gentleman; and I shall always fight in a cocked hat and silk stockings, damme!”
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently he came up.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading As he passed me, Mr. Buxton, who was stepping along briskly, said,-- “Pardon me, Sir Peter, but a French musket wants no better target than a cocked hat.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
which person or people
From this reading The admiral, who had been on the bridge, left it and went below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was in his best uniform, with a gold-hilted sword, his order of the Bath on his breast, and he wore a cocked hat.
