used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
anew
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
at or in the front
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
any person at all
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading JACK ASHORE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
BankheadnounUS /ˈbæŋkhed/
uninhibited United States actress (1903-1968)
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
the act of departing
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
hurricane-deck
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From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
of great significance or value
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK ASHORE.
and nothing more
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
Middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
not any; not one
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
port-hand
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From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
required or under orders
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The battery which had opened upon the Middy was situated upon a point of land at a bend in the river, and on the port-hand.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Middy was completely enveloped in the smoke of her own guns; and, though Captain Bankhead was on the hurricane-deck, he had no knowledge of the important event which had saved his vessel from destruction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stopping, backing, and going ahead again, had been noticed, of course; but they were supposed to have been occasioned by some difficulty in the navigation.
wheel-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The roar of the guns, and the busy scenes in every part of the steamer, had prevented anyone from noticing the affair which had just transpired in the wheel-house.
