Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

move towards

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

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

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

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

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

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From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

a relatively long dagger with a straight blade

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

an opposing military force

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

immediately past

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

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

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

musketeers and their muskets collectively

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

not any; not one

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

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From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

the possibility of future success

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

transport commercially

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

a quantity of money

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

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

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

up to a particular time

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

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

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

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

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He then looked round: there was no ship in sight, no prospect of escape; so, with a sad heart, hauling down the British ensign, he ordered the topsails to be lowered and the courses brailed up, and thus waited the approach of the enemy.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Captain Jones kept calmly walking his deck till the French frigate began to fire.

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

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

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

From this reading The Captain insisted, as the last act of his authority, that all the passengers should remain below, during which time the ladies, at all events, employed themselves in imitating the example of the sailors.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading At last a shot was heard; then another and another followed, and then a whole volley of musketry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Sir Henry borrowed a midshipman's hat and dirk, as he had lost his own; and Nott, who had a few sovereigns in his pocket,--a wonderful sum for a midshipman,--divided them with him.