(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 "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
in addition
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was moreover made rear-admiral of the blue.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
braveth
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From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
Britannia
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From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
floateth
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From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN NELSON'S SHIP.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN NELSON'S SHIP.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was moreover made rear-admiral of the blue.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He was moreover made rear-admiral of the blue.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
NELSON'SnounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading LIFE IN NELSON'S SHIP.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
rear-admiral
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From this reading He was moreover made rear-admiral of the blue.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
transport commercially
From this reading LIFE IN NELSON'S SHIP.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
TriumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
Valentine's-day
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From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For his services on this Valentine's-day he was knighted, and also received the Order of the Bath.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
at the time that
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The flag of Britannia, the flag of the brave, Triumphant it floateth o'er land and o'er wave, All proudly it braveth the battle and blast, And when tattered with shot it is nailed to the mast."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It goes without saying that Nelson returned thanks, humble but fervent, to heaven, for his merciful preservation on the day of battle.
