used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
Barry
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From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
dearly loved
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
BLOWSnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
an occurrence of something
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
the specified day of the month
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
and nothing more
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
and nothing more
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
transport commercially
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
ship-building
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From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
SusquehannanounUS /ˌsuːskweˈhænə/
a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading BLOWS AT THE HEART Revere spent the next morning in a thorough inspection of the ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a duty enjoined upon him in the carrying out of his orders, and he had felt somewhat guilty in having neglected it the day before.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
in the company of; together with
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading His Naval Academy course had included instruction in wooden ship-building,--iron ships were only just beginning to be at that date,--and he therefore viewed the _Susquehanna_ with the eyes of an expert.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At his own request, he had been attended in this survey by the sailor Barry, although it is more than probable that, in any case, the old man would have insisted upon accompanying him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With what jealous pain the veteran seaman dogged the footsteps of the young sailor and watched him examine his beloved ship!
