16
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From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
1798
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From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
bon
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From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
Briton's
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From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
chapels
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From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
fellow-passengers
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From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
fillipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
anything that tends to arouse
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
HamburgnounUS /ˈhæmbərɡ/
a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
kirksnounUS /kɜːrks/
plural of “kirk” — a Scottish church
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
meeting-houses
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From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
motnoun
a clever remark
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading This bon mot gave a fillip to my spirits, I rose and looked round on my fellow-passengers, who were all on the deck.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Now then,” (said I to a gentleman who was standing near me,) “we are out of our country.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At the moment of its disappearance--in all the kirks, churches, chapels, and meeting-houses, in which the greater number, I hope, of my countrymen were at that time assembled, I will dare question whether there was one more ardent prayer offered up to heaven, than that which I then preferred for my country.
Yarmouth
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From this reading On Sunday morning, September 16, 1798, the Hamburg packet set sail from Yarmouth; and I, for the first time in my life, beheld my native land retiring from me.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading “Not yet, not yet!” he replied, and pointed to the sea; “This, too, is a Briton’s country.”
