used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
CHRISTY
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From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
an opposing military force
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
divisible by two
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
GildernounUS /ˈɡɪldər/
someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
Lonley
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From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
and nothing more
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
not in physical motion
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
carry out
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
in the direction of
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
watersidenoun
land bordering a body of water
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHRISTY BECOMES A VICTIM Everything was perfectly still on the island, and only a single man was in sight; but Christy put his hand upon his revolver as he went on shore.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had always been prudent, even while he had been daring, and he hardly needed the solemn admonition of the second lieutenant to be extremely cautious.
which person or people
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; and I take it for granted that you are Lonley," replied Christy, advancing towards the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that you, Captain Gilder?" asked the man on the shore, who stood a little way from the waterside.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Though he had never been a fighting young man, he had the impression that he should not tamely submit to the assault of an enemy, or run away from any single man that stood up in front of him.
