1857
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From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
filibuster's
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From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
GranadanounUS /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/
a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
grudginglyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/
in a grudging manner
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
ten 10s
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
the force of workers available
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
NicaraguannounUS /ˌnɪkərˈɑːɡwən/
a native or inhabitant of Nicaragua
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
pepperyadjective
having the piquant burning taste of peppers
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
schooner-of-war
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From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
thirty-sevenadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
interact in a certain way
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
Walker'snounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
possessive form of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in these days that a British naval officer came under flag of truce from the coast to treat for Walker’s surrender.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the United States navy treated with this peppery little lawyer, and on the first of May, 1857, he grudgingly consented to being rescued.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If they had another schooner,” said the Englishman afterward, “I believe they would have declared war on Great Britain.”
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
a late time of life
From this reading During his four years’ fight for empire, Walker had enlisted three thousand five hundred Americans--and the proportion of wounds was one hundred and thirty-seven for every hundred men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I presume, sir,” was the filibuster’s greeting, “that you have come to apologize for the outrage offered to my flag, and to the commander of the Nicaraguan schooner-of-war _Granada_.”
