1814
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From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
1815
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From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle occurred in the night--the moon shining brightly.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
Biscay
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From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The battle occurred in the night--the moon shining brightly.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
cannonadenoun
intense and continuous artillery fire
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
cruisedverbUS /kruːzd/
past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
Cyane
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From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
being one more than seven
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
fifty-twoadjective
being two more than fifty
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
frigatesnounUS /ˈfrɪɡəts/
plural of “frigate” — a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
LevantnounUS /ləˈvænt/
a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
LisbonnounUS /ˈlɪzbən/
capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
occurring by chance
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The battle occurred in the night--the moon shining brightly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The battle occurred in the night--the moon shining brightly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The battle occurred in the night--the moon shining brightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
Pictou
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From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The battle occurred in the night--the moon shining brightly.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After an almost uneventful cruise, excepting the capture of the British war schooner _Pictou_, and a chase by two British frigates, the gallant and "lucky" _Constitution_ remained in Boston eight or nine months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For fifteen minutes the three vessels kept up an incessant cannonade, and the moon was obscured by a dense cloud of smoke.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She cruised for a while off the port of Lisbon and further southward; and late in February, 1815, she met, fought, and conquered the English frigate _Cyane_ and her consort the _Levant_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Late in December, 1814, she sailed from Boston for the Bay of Biscay, in command of Captain Charles Stewart, equipped with fifty-two guns and fully manned.
