adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
adamantineadjective
consisting of or having the hardness of adamant
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading CAMPBELL.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
ConsideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
death-shade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
disciplinariansnounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriənz/
plural of “disciplinarian” — someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
fleeter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
flush'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
HeartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
rush'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
SpreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The second lieutenant and Mr Murphy did not even conceal their feelings on the occasion, but exulted over my disgrace.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
unkindlyadjective
lacking in sympathy and kindness
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The might of England flush'd To anticipate the same; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Hearts of oak!" our captains cried; when each gun From its adamantine lips Spread a death-shade round the ships, Like the hurricane eclipse Of the sun.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Considering my youth and inexperience, and the trifling neglect of which I was accused, there are few, even of the most rigid disciplinarians, who will not admit that I was both unjustly and unkindly treated by the first lieutenant, who certainly, with all my respect for him, had lent himself to my enemies.
