adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
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From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
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 The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
foolingadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
JOHNSON'SnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
leenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is not," says Blake, "the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."--DR JOHNSON'S _Life of Blake_.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prisoners were desired to pack up their things, and be ready to quit in one hour.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shown to me, I then requested he would walk down into the cabin, leaving a midshipman whom he brought with him in charge of the deck, and who, in the meanwhile, he directed to haul the mainsail up, and make the vessel snug.
