matters of personal concern
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
Bellevite
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From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His father had not returned from the city.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
recognizable; marked
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had not returned from the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His father had not returned from the city.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father had not returned from the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
not any; not one
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
Passford
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From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His father had not returned from the city.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
express a supposition
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he held no office, Captain Passford was as busy with public affairs as though he had been the collector of the port.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading No one but the ladies had slept any during the trip; but they had been on deck some time when the steamer anchored.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
Vapoor
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From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
at the time that
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
which person or people
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He did not suppose the steamer would be allowed to anchor at the Navy Yard without orders to that effect.
a late time of life
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE It was six o'clock in the morning when the Bellevite let go her anchor off Twentieth Street, as the young commander decided to do after some consultation with Paul Vapoor, who was his senior in years if not in wisdom.
