used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
(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 As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
exhale hard
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
boyish-looking
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From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
at any time
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
set up or found
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
the act of giving
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
gunner's
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From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
how
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From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
engage in
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
the force of workers available
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
not any; not one
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
Perry'snounUS /ˈperiz/
possessive form of “perry” — United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
Presque
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From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
PUT-IN-BAY
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From this reading PUT-IN-BAY.
with speed
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
Silas
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From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
at the time that
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All believed as did old Silas, and every one labored with a will to make the _Niagara_ ready that there might be no delay when our commander found the opportunity to strike a blow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It seems really wonderful, as I look back on those days when I hoped to win fame as a soldier or sailor, how quickly the men came to have confidence in our boyish-looking commodore.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As a rule the crews of the several vessels shared the old gunner’s opinion regarding Commodore Perry’s intention of giving us all the work possible, now that his squadron was at liberty.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hardly one of them had ever seen him before he arrived in Presque Isle, and yet all were ready to trust their lives in his hands without reserve.
