AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
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 As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
pealed
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From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
Ralph
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From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A gun flashed out from the fort at its entrance, and at once those from all the other batteries responded; bells pealed out again, and a confused roar of cheering broke from the crowds occupying every spot from which a view of the harbour could be obtained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she approached, Ralph gave orders for the oars to be laid in, and the barge was soon alongside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading As soon as the galley entered the port, a state barge, flying the flag of the Republic, advanced to meet her from the wharf.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At last the fleet, headed by the galley, to which all the knights had returned, rowed towards the port.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ships in the port were all decked with flags, and the front windows and balconies of every house were hung with tapestries and bright curtains.
