used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
in addition
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
bowsprit-head
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From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading This stout craft I must describe.
give a description of
From this reading This stout craft I must describe.
dockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
set up or found
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
Gannetnoun
large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
ten 10s
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This stout craft I must describe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
not any; not one
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
on one occasion
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
transport commercially
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
term of address for a man
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
dependable
From this reading This stout craft I must describe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This stout craft I must describe.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had three masts, besides a small one at her bowsprit-head.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading She was of six hundred tons burthen and pierced for fifty guns.
in the direction of
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Once it had been settled that I should go to sea, my uncle lost no time in getting me a ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through his influence, his intimacy with Sir Thomas Middleton, and also through the interest which Sir Thomas showed towards me, the matter was an easy one, and before August was out I found myself being escorted down to the dockyard to join the _Gannet_.
