used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading As he did so, the bows of the American ship were opposite the quarter of the Englishman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading As he did so, the bows of the American ship were opposite the quarter of the Englishman.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
CONSTITUTIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
DAVID'SnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so, the bows of the American ship were opposite the quarter of the Englishman.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading As he did so, the bows of the American ship were opposite the quarter of the Englishman.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
FROWNSnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
Guerrière
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From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
HOW
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From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
HULL'SnounUS /hʌlz/
possessive form of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As he did so, the bows of the American ship were opposite the quarter of the Englishman.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
other's
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From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
approval to do something
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
one of four equal parts
From this reading As he did so, the bows of the American ship were opposite the quarter of the Englishman.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
transport commercially
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
express in words
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as they drew nearer, Hull endeavoring to lay his ship alongside of the Guerrière, the shots of the latter began to tell, the Constitution being struck several times.
TRICKEDverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading CONSTITUTION.--CAPTAIN HULL'S WAGER.--HOW I TRICKED A BRITISH CAPTAIN.--DAVID'S RUSE.--FORTUNE FROWNS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
at the time that
From this reading Both of them kept firing, but doing little damage, as they began when they were out of effective range of each other's guns.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Hull gave orders to withhold his fire, and he held it so long that Lieutenant Morris, his second in command, came and asked permission to begin.
