used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
any thing at all
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE KENSHAW.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
crest-fallen
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From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
DickeynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
else
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From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
GrangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
KENSHAW
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE KENSHAW.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
Middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE KENSHAW.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
Somers
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From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Dickey was no older than himself, and had a higher respect for his own personal dignity than for anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE KENSHAW.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack Somers sat down on a log at the mouth of the bayou to await the arrival of the cutter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And indiscretion might ruin the whole affair, and return the party to the Middy empty-handed and crest-fallen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with what had been done thus far, and everything was certainly working right; but he would have felt much safer in regard to the future if such a man as Mr. Granger had been in command of the expedition.
