used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
(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 So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
convoyed
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From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
approval
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
only a very short time before
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
Hartog
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From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
Hugens
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From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
MONTBAR
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From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
in the near future
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
Seahorsenoun
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
transport commercially
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
for a short time
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
spyglassnounUS /ˈspaɪɡlæs/
a small refracting telescope
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CAPTAIN MONTBAR The report of a sail having been sighted dispelled every other thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "God be thanked, Peter," he said presently, "our ship is coming back to us, convoyed by a frigate."
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
at the time that
From this reading The vessels sailed into the bay which formed the port of the settlement, and dropped anchor close to the shore, when a boat put off from the frigate, and was rowed toward the beach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hartog released Hugens, and, hurrying to the Queen's house, shortly afterwards returned with his spyglass, with which he anxiously scanned the horizon.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So great was my joy at hearing these words that at first I could hardly credit the truth of them, but as the ships drew nearer we could all see that the smaller of the two was the "Golden Seahorse".
