adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
convoyed
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From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
EnglishwomannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃwʊmən/
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
inviolateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/
(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
Nethampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The crews were much ashore, and were very popular, for they spent a great deal of money.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Everybody knew what was the purpose of their bright craft, and every one was interested in it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by the inhabitants of Nethampton.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A beautiful Englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by a prince, who had been educated in our own country, who ever avowed his sympathies with “the inviolate island of the sage and free.”
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading There was a splendid royal yacht, though not one belonging to our gracious Sovereign, lying in one of Her Majesty’s southern ports, and the yacht was convoyed by a smart frigate.
