Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

later than; following

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

(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 After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

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

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

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

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

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

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

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

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

forceful and extreme and rigorous

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

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

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

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 After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

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

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

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From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

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

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

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

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

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

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

without much difficulty

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

put in motion or move to act

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

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

From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.

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

From this reading The Captain of the liner was an old man.

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From this reading He was an Englishman, and his name, Weatherby Trigger, may be quite readily located on the list of retired naval officers in the British Admiralty offices if one cares to go to the trouble to look it up.

widely or fully known

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After two years the Doraine, with certain other vessels involved in a well-known and somewhat thoroughly debated transaction, became to all intents and purposes the property of the United States of America; she flew the American flag, carried an American guncrew and American papers, and, with some difficulty, an English master.

a late time of life

From this reading He had sailed the seas for two-score years, at least half of them as master.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command of the Doraine, relieving a younger man for more drastic duty in the North Sea.