used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
(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 All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
have
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
Bellevite
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From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
CONFEDERATEnounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
foresailnoun
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
jibs
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From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
midship
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From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
absolutely essential
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
come into possession of
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
pluggedadjectiveUS /plʌɡd/
(of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The Bellevite dashed on, as though impatient to obtain possession of her prey.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
transport commercially
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
STEAMERnounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
the act of using
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
precisely as stated
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
at the time that
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the glasses on board were brought to bear on the injured vessel, which all hands regarded as already a prize.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was very light, and his chances of accomplishing his purpose were not very brilliant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
YAZOOnounUS /ˈjɑːzuː/
a river that rises in west central Mississippi and flows southwest to empty into the Mississippi River above Vicksburg
From this reading THE CONFEDERATE STEAMER YAZOO It was impossible to discover the nature or extent of the injury the chase had received from the shot from the midship gun; but she had been disabled, though it might be but slightly.
but in spite of that
From this reading The glasses did not reveal any considerable havoc in the side of the steamer, and the shot hole could easily be plugged when necessary; but the commander of the craft did not yet give up the ship, for he seemed to be engaged in hoisting her foresail and jibs, evidently with the intention of bringing her about so that he could use his guns.
