used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
greatly pleased
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
the act of departing
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
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From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
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 Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
go away from a place
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
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 They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
transport commercially
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
a male human offspring
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Charles was highly delighted with this scene, and as they were returning could think and talk of nothing else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
unfurlverbUS /ənˈfɜːrl/
unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
untaughtadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading They saw her weigh anchor and unfurl her sails; and they took leave of their friend amid the shouts of the seamen and all the bustle of departure.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were shown all about the vessel, and viewed all the preparations for so long a voyage.
which person or people
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being acquainted with an East India captain, who was on the point of sailing, he went with his son to pay him a farewell visit on board his ship.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was easy, therefore, for his father to lead him into the following train of discourse:— After Charles had been warmly expressing his admiration of the grand sight of a large ship completely fitted out and getting under sail, “I do not wonder,” said his father, “that you are so much struck with it; it is, in reality, one of the finest spectacles created by human skill, and the noblest triumph of art over untaught nature.
