used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
(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 It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
a quantity of money
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
being joined in close association
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
emancipateverbUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
divisible by two
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
a boy or man
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
flag-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
FRIGATEnounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
the head of a state government
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
indemnifyingverbUS /ˌɪndemnɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “indemnify” — secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
long-headedadjective
having a dolichocephalic head
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
carry out
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
Toussaint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FRENCH FRIGATE On arriving at Kingston Nat went on board the flag-ship, and reported to the admiral the particulars of his visit to Toussaint.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
in or at the place that
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It would be impossible for us to have one island where the blacks were free, while in all others they would remain slaves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He is evidently a long-headed fellow," the admiral said, "and from his point of view his proposal is a fair one; but I am afraid our people at home would never give such an undertaking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It would be as much as saying to them, 'If you want freedom you must fight for it;' and even if the people at home could bring themselves to pay the immense amount of money that would be required to emancipate the slaves by indemnifying their owners, it would nevertheless be the ruin of the islands, and all connected with them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, I will take you ashore to the governor, after my clerk has made a copy of your report."
