used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
(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 But, of course, that made all the difference in the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER PRIZE--FISHING FOR SHARKS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, that made all the difference in the world.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, that made all the difference in the world.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading ANOTHER PRIZE--FISHING FOR SHARKS.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER PRIZE--FISHING FOR SHARKS.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
Indiamannoun
a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
immediately past
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But, of course, that made all the difference in the world.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
privateernoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading ANOTHER PRIZE--FISHING FOR SHARKS.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
SHARKSnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading ANOTHER PRIZE--FISHING FOR SHARKS.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
transport commercially
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
spicesnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/
plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading She was loaded with silks, spices and preserved fruits, and was immensely valuable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was on the third morning following the event narrated in our last chapter that we fell in with another--our second prize.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But, of course, that made all the difference in the world.
yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading She was a noble East Indiaman, a ship that could almost have picked up our saucy little privateer, and carried her at her stern like a yawl, had it not been for the difference of the cannon we carried.
