used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
Adolphus
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From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
Atalanta
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From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
Courcy
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From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN ON SHORE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
Janeiro
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From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
the act of departing
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
man-o
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From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
molestverbUS /məˈlest/
harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
neutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FUN ON SHORE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading FUN ON SHORE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
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 She could have blown us out of water by one broadside of her great guns, but, nevertheless, she respected the neutrality of the port, and did not dare to molest us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
at the time that
From this reading There was a British man-o'-war, the Atalanta, in this port, when we entered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may seem strange, from the manner in which Adolphus de Courcy had been treated on board the Queer Fish, that he should regret leaving us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the latter part of the month of July, we succeeded in making a safe entrance into the neutral port of Rio de Janeiro, after having captured several more valuable prizes, and bringing two or three along with us.
