used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
in addition
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
Arica
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From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
Cochrane's
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From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading WHOM THE GODS LOVE DIE YOUNG.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
an opposing military force
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
plural of “god” — 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 WHOM THE GODS LOVE DIE YOUNG.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
Jose
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From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WHOM THE GODS LOVE DIE YOUNG.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
the force of workers available
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
Morro
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From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jose and I accompanied him, as did also, to my great delight, the young doctor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
and nothing more
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
rudders
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From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
Sama
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From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHOM THE GODS LOVE DIE YOUNG.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
soldiers collectively
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, I believe, Lord Cochrane's desire to land his troops close to the port of Arica; but two unsuccessful attempts having been made, the plan was abandoned.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
which person or people
From this reading Colonel Miller, who had by this time resumed his duties, next transferred his men to two small schooners captured from the enemy, and having taken on board food and water sufficient for twenty-four hours, set sail for the Morro de Sama, a miserable port ten leagues north of Arica.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHOM THE GODS LOVE DIE YOUNG.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our two vessels were crazy craft: they had only temporary rudders, and it was impossible to steer with any degree of accuracy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHOM THE GODS LOVE DIE YOUNG.
