used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
BankheadnounUS /ˈbæŋkhed/
uninhibited United States actress (1903-1968)
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
gotten under control
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
four-hours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
immediately past
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
pilotingnounUS /ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
Pinchbrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
REFUGEESnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading THE UNION REFUGEES.
renovatedverbUS /ˈrenəveɪtɪd/
past form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a joyous missive; for it contained the intelligence of his father’s escape from the rebels, and his return to Pinchbrook.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
a male human offspring
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
be standing; be upright
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
carry out
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNION REFUGEES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE UNION REFUGEES.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Towards evening, Captain Bankhead visited the prize; and one of the boat’s crew handed Jack a letter from home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A four-hours’ nap renovated Jack’s exhausted frame; and he was ready to take another job of piloting, if one had presented.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On the last page were a few lines written in the well-known heavy hand of Captain Somers, in which he encouraged his son to do his duty to the country faithfully, and to stand by the old flag to the last.
