used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
Christy
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From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading In the face of this decided gain, Christy felt that he had no right to complain.
ConfederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In the face of this decided gain, Christy felt that he had no right to complain.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the face of this decided gain, Christy felt that he had no right to complain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
obtain
From this reading In the face of this decided gain, Christy felt that he had no right to complain.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
HOMERnounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
engage in
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
not any; not one
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
PASSFORD
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From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
privateernoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In the face of this decided gain, Christy felt that he had no right to complain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If the government was deprived of the services of a midshipman and a master's mate, a dangerous privateer had been captured, and about forty prisoners had been taken from the employ of the Confederacy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the face of this decided gain, Christy felt that he had no right to complain.
bound or secured closely
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flint was in the same unfortunate situation, and both of them had been deprived of their revolvers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VISIT FROM COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD With his arms securely tied behind him, Christy realized that he could make no resistance to his captors.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But in spite of his unpleasant surroundings, the young lieutenant felt that the balance of advantage was on the side of the Union.
