used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
(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 would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
subject to appointment
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
have
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
Christy
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From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
wanted intensely
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
the force of workers available
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
on one occasion
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
PASSFORD
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From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
reposed
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From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
express in words
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD IN COMMAND Christy felt as much honored by the confidence reposed in him by the captain as though he had been appointed to the command of a steamer.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not only brave and resolute, but he was faithful and patriotic.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went about among the ship's company and selected the men he desired to assist him in his enterprise, and requested those chosen to say nothing about the matter, for the lieutenant was aware that he should have more volunteers than he could accommodate in the largest of the boats.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
a late time of life
From this reading But he had more than once proved that he could be safely trusted, and demonstrated that he had judgment, discretion, and skill beyond his years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All would want to go, and the young officer would be teased and coaxed, and all sorts of influence brought to bear upon him to permit this and that one to be of the party.
