used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
from appearances alone
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
confined by bonds
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
Cabero
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From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Who goes there?” the picket demanded.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
fifty-footers
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From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Who goes there?” the picket demanded.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading “Halt!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
Kearsarge's
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From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
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 About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Who goes there?” the picket demanded.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
Puerto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
ReyesnounUS /ˈreɪɪs/
Chilean poet (1904-1973)
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Who goes there?” the picket demanded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
Torro
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From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Presently the lone sentry, pacing the narrow strip of land in front of that ugly gray building, brought his rifle smartly down from his shoulder as the boat reached the beach and a tall figure stepped ashore.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading About fifteen minutes after the gray steam launch containing Virginia, Reyes, and Gale had left the battleship, another of the _Kearsarge’s_ hooded fifty-footers darted away from the starboard gangway apparently, from the course she took, bound for the landing at Puerto Cabero.
which person or people
From this reading Who goes there?” the picket demanded.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But after this little craft had gone far enough away to be out of sight of the battleship, it suddenly changed its course, and, making a wide detour, sped toward the fortress of El Torro.
