used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
Calvi
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From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
rid of obstructions
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
convoying
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From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
CorsicanounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪkə/
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
true confidential information
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
an opposing military force
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
frigatesnounUS /ˈfrɪɡəts/
plural of “frigate” — a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
interceptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
line-of-battle
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From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
merchantmennounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəntmɪn/
plural of “merchantman” — a cargo ship
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
bring forth or yield
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
sea-battle
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From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
Spithead
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From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
thirty-fouradjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading It consisted of thirty-four line-of-battle ships and fifteen frigates, while the convoy numbered ninety-nine merchantmen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading A vast fleet had assembled at Spithead under the command of the veteran Lord Howe.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It had two objects in view besides the primary one of engaging the enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE It was while besieging Calvi that the news came of the great sea-battle fought in the Channel by Lord Howe, and very much interested were the sailors on shore in Corsica at hearing the details of the victory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First, the convoying of the East and West India and Newfoundland merchant fleets clear of the Channel; and next, of intercepting a French convoy returning from America laden with the produce of the West India Islands.
