1st
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From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
3rd
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From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
AcapulconounUS /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/
a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
(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 On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
CHEQUETAN
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From this reading WAITING FOR THE GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--CHEQUETAN.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
Commodore'snounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːrz/
possessive form of “commodore” — a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
the act of departing
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading WAITING FOR THE GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--CHEQUETAN.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING FOR THE GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--CHEQUETAN.
GALLEONnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading WAITING FOR THE GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--CHEQUETAN.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
march in a procession
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
men-of-war
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From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
a brief written record
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING FOR THE GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--CHEQUETAN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading And now we expected with the utmost impatience the 3rd of March, the day fixed for her departure.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING FOR THE GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--CHEQUETAN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
look attentively
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two men-of-war and the three prizes were arranged out of sight of the land in "a circular line," the two extremities of which were thirty-six miles apart.
belonging to which person
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 1st of March we made the highlands over Acapulco, and got with all possible expedition into the situation prescribed by the Commodore's orders.* (*Note.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within this line, and much nearer to the port, especially at night, were two cutters, whose duty it was to watch the mouth of the harbour and signal to the ships outside them.)
