adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
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 In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
carronades
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From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
double-banked
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From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
forty-twoadjective
being two more than forty
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
frigatesnounUS /ˈfrɪɡəts/
plural of “frigate” — a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
poundersnounUS /ˈpaʊndərz/
plural of “pounder” — (used only in combination) something weighing a given number of pounds
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
pre-eminence
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From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
quarter-gangways
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From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
RAYNAL
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From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading She carried thirty long twenty-four pounders on her main deck, and the same number of forty-two pound carronades on her quarter-gangways and forecastle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In all states of Europe, there are a set of men who assume from their infancy a pre-eminence independent of their moral character.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is now time to make my reader acquainted with my new ship and new captain.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The attention paid to them from the moment of their birth, gives them the idea that they are formed for command, and they soon learn to consider themselves a distinct species: and, being secure of a certain rank and station, take no pains to makes themselves worthy of it.--RAYNAL.
YankeesnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The first was a frigate of the largest class, built on purpose to cope with the large double-banked frigates of the Yankees.
