adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
Arabella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
BloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
crestfallenadjectiveUS /ˈkrestfɔːlən/
brought low in spirit
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
Espinosa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
justifiablyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbli/
with good reason
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
Miguel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was, he declared afterwards, one of the bitterest moments in his career.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
poop-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first Captain Blood was for putting his ships in order and making the attempt there and then.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And barren must their victory remain until they could reduce the fort that still remained to defend the passage.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was a crestfallen Captain Blood who presided over that hastily summoned council held on the poop-deck of the Arabella in the brilliant morning sunshine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was compelled to digest the fact that having conducted the engagement with a skill of which he might justly be proud, having destroyed a force so superior in ships and guns and men that Don Miguel de Espinosa had justifiably deemed it overwhelming, his victory was rendered barren by three lucky shots from an unsuspected battery by which they had been surprised.
