Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading With a cheer, he and his companions dashed forward to the attack.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

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From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

give encouragement to

From this reading With a cheer, he and his companions dashed forward to the attack.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading With a cheer, he and his companions dashed forward to the attack.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

an opposing military force

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

moving swiftly

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

an estimate based on little or no information

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

-ing form of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

most important element

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the force of workers available

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

a native or inhabitant of Nicaragua

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

above and across; more than

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading Needham had not forgotten his resolve to haul down the Nicaraguan flag.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

as if striking with slashing blows

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

in the direction of

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Accompanied by the midshipmen and several men, having seen that it was flying at the further angle of the fort, he made a dash towards it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A dozen or twenty of the enemy, led by an officer, seeing him coming, and guessing his object, threw themselves in his way to cut him off.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

during the time that

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

which person or people

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bluejackets and redcoats vied with each other as to who should be first over, and as they sprang down into the fort, the former began slashing and hewing away with their cutlasses, while the latter, forming as they got over, brought their weapons to the charge, and dashed forward against the main body of the enemy, who stood their ground.