used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
(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 M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
Bengal-lights
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From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
the act of burning something
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
conflagrations
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From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
start firing a weapon
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
and nothing more
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
liberatedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪd/
(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
Morin
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From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
transport commercially
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
tapisnoun
a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
tingeing
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From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seems that the negroes, left to themselves on the boat, liberated by magic as it were, free from both duty and surveillance, had made up their minds to celebrate their triumph, to manifest their independence, and to testify their rejoicing.
under normal conditions
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading M. de Morin and the Egyptian sailors in vain attempted to solve this problem, but later on all was explained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not, however, of the reddish hue usually seen in such conflagrations, but might easily have been taken for Bengal-lights, or fireworks, their bluish rays tingeing the waters of the Nile and the neighbouring shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading M. de Morin had a seat in the cutter which went to the relief of the burning ship, a simple set of justice, seeing that a fire was on the tapis and that he had just shown such skill in the management of the pump.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The flames spread with astonishing rapidity, running from end to end of the ship, and along the mast and ropes.
