used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
in addition
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
carronades
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
the act of departing
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
at any time
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
Falmouth
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From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
GazellenounUS /ɡəˈzel/
small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
Geordy
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From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
grape-shot
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From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
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 THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
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 I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
SardinianounUS /sɑːrˈdiːniə/
the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
transport commercially
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
arousing affect
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
look attentively
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
at the time that
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
belonging to which person
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading I remarked, also, that when the management required that Williams or Geordy should give an order before Falmouth, their voices preserved a respectful accent for the lord as long as they were obliged to give orders in his presence.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE VOYAGE It was three days since we had left France; the wind, until then favourable, had become contrary ever since we sighted Sardinia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The carronades of the _Gazelle_ were loaded with grape-shot, the arms prepared on the false deck, and at night a sailor remained on watch to prevent any surprise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Without being positively sure of being attacked by the mysterious ship whose departure had been so sudden and so hostile, Falmouth had recommended the captain of his yacht to be constantly upon his guard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I could not but admire the calmness and sweetness of the two young officers of the schooner, their silent activity, and the feeling full of tenderness which seemed to attach one to the other, and to put--if so it may be called--in their most indifferent actions a touching union.
