Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

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

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

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

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

excessively forward

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

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From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

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

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

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From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

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From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

force somebody to do something

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

the act of discovering something

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

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

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

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

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

giving satisfaction

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

transport commercially

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

a very small spot

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

up to a particular time

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

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

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

plural of “unionist” — a worker who belongs to a trade union

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading "You are at liberty to retire to any part of the vessel you desire, with your companion."

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

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading A SATISFACTORY ORDER Whatever had happened to the Bellevite, it was plain enough now to Christy that she had repaired the injury, for the speck in the distance was assuming the form of a steamer.

at the time that

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chase was continued till the middle of the afternoon, when the Bellevite opened fire with her heavy midship gun.

a river that rises in west central Mississippi and flows southwest to empty into the Mississippi River above Vicksburg

From this reading The discovery was not calculated to fan the hopes of Captain Carboneer and his officers, though the two Unionists on board of the Yazoo were elated.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Mr. Passford, your ship has opened fire upon us, and I will not compel you to expose yourself to it," said Captain Carboneer, as one of the shots from the Bellevite dropped into the water near the Yazoo.