used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
cause to be bored
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
BurgoynenounUS /bərˈɡɔɪn/
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
immediately past
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
the force of workers available
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
Minalto
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From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
a particular point in time
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
Mostyn
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From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
outclassedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtklæst/
decisively surpassed by something else so as to appear to be of a lower class
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
scarecrowsnounUS /ˈskærkroʊz/
plural of “scarecrow” — an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
possessing sweep
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
the topmost one of two
From this reading At the upper entrance Burgoyne and his companions were met by Captain Blair.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Waist deep in water the seamen had waded out to greet the heroes of the moment.
accept gladly
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
at the time that
From this reading And Last The Commodore received a rousing reception when he landed to inspect the captured island, but his welcome was completely outclassed by the frantic demonstration that greeted Burgoyne, Mostyn, and Minalto.
which person or people
From this reading The three well-groomed, clean-shaven men were almost swept off their feet by the excited mob of ragged, bearded scarecrows who had been their shipmates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shoulder high they bore their three comrades through the shelving tunnel, making the confined space ring with cheers and shouts of boisterous delight.
