Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What are the fellows about!" he exclaimed.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

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

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "What are the fellows about!" he exclaimed.

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

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "What are the fellows about!" he exclaimed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "What are the fellows about!" he exclaimed.

having lost your job

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

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

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading "It may have been let off by mistake," observed Adair.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

go across or through

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

having a supporting base

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

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

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

have a certain weight

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are the fellows about!" he exclaimed.

at the time that

From this reading He saluted as usual, and was standing on, when a gun was fired at the corvette.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The next morning, the wind coming down the harbour, they got under weigh, and proceeded down the gulf.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In a short time, the squadron got abreast of the fort, the commandant of which was well aware that the English had, in accordance with the wishes of his own government, performed their duty in capturing the slavers, and Murray therefore expected to pass without molestation.