used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BATTLE BY NIGHT.
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A BATTLE BY NIGHT.
bidingverbUS /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bide” — dwell
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BATTLE BY NIGHT.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
DIBDIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
the force of workers available
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A BATTLE BY NIGHT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
coated with paint
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
by chance
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
pestnounUS /pest/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
PursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
rakishadjectiveUS /ˈreɪkɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
try to get or reach
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
spiteful-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
trophied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
two times
From this reading Twice or thrice Jack put about, sailed back and challenged her, with a shot, to fight if she dared.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Day after day Jack's fleet held on its course, and the weather continued unbroken and fine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Day after day the phantom Frenchman hovered somewhere about, afraid perhaps to try conclusions with that rakish, spiteful-looking British frigate, or perhaps but biding her chance.
but in spite of that
From this reading "What art thou, fascinating War, Thou trophied, painted pest, That thus men seek and yet abhor, Pursue and yet detest?"--DIBDIN.
