4th
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From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
AdmiralsnounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
plural of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
Avondale
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From this reading The Duke and Lord Avondale went forward to receive them.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
CorknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke and Lord Avondale went forward to receive them.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Duke and Lord Avondale went forward to receive them.
fêtes
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From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
the state of being honored
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Duke and Lord Avondale went forward to receive them.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
Mowbray
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From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The Duke and Lord Avondale went forward to receive them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
Richard
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From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
shewverbUS /ʃuː/
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
term of address for a man
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
carry out
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were invited to every house in the neighbourhood; and _fêtes_ and balls were given to shew them respect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading The ships had been now ordered into harbour to undergo some trifling repairs, and the Admirals had been commanded to take their station at Cork.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Duke and Lord Avondale went forward to receive them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
in or at the place that
From this reading Admiral Buchanan and Sir Richard Mowbray had, in the month of January, returned to England, where they had received the thanks of the Lower House for their distinguished conduct and assistance on the memorable 4th of June.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The enthusiasm with which the heroes were greeted on their return, did honour to the feelings of the Irish nation.
