used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
(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 All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
Birdwing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
BOARDINGnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
Chateaugay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
IONIANnoun
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
go away from a place
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
not any; not one
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
transport commercially
From this reading The first cutter, in charge of Mr. Birdwing, was the first to leave the ship.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A shot was then discharged across her fore foot, and this brought her to her senses, so that she hoisted the British flag, and stopped her screw.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A blank cartridge was then fired, but the steamer took no notice of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the preparations had been made for boarding her, and two boats were in readiness to discharge this duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BOARDING OF THE IONIAN The Chateaugay, with her colors flying, ran abreast of the Ionian and by her; but the latter did not show her flag.
