used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Do you really think so, Aunt Martha?”
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
Chesapeake
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From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you really think so, Aunt Martha?”
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
come to pass
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
how
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From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
Lettice
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From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
Martha
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From this reading “Do you really think so, Aunt Martha?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
not any; not one
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Do you really think so, Aunt Martha?”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Do you really think so, Aunt Martha?”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
male cat
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Think how they have burned and plundered lower Virginia.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Captured._ By this time the ports and harbors of the Chesapeake were declared in a state of blockade, and after her visit in Washington was over, Lettice returned to Baltimore to hear that little fleets of British ships were appearing off the coast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
but in spite of that
From this reading We may yet see our homes in the country burned over our heads.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are much safer here than at home,” Mrs. Tom Hopkins said; “for if the British should come up the bay, there is no knowing what will happen.
