used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He at once stepped across the quarterdeck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you, Lieutenant Horton?
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
true confidential information
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
fro
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From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
Horton
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From this reading "How are you, Lieutenant Horton?
How
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From this reading "How are you, Lieutenant Horton?
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
immediately past
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "How are you, Lieutenant Horton?
the force of workers available
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once stepped across the quarterdeck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
select carefully from a group
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
quarterdecknounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərdek/
the stern area of a ship's upper deck
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
cut with a saw
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He at once stepped across the quarterdeck.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the captain was so engaged, James saw a naval officer staring fixedly at him.
(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 The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
which person or people
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The details of the proposed expedition being thus arranged, the captain left the cabin with James, and the latter paced to and fro on the quarterdeck, while the captain sent for the boatswain and directed him to pick out four men who could swim well, and who were ready to volunteer for desperate service.
a late time of life
From this reading He recognized him instantly, though more than four years had elapsed since he had last seen him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, Lieutenant Horton?
