Chapter XXVII

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

later than; following

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

subject to appointment

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

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From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

the act of burning something

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

the state of being certain

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

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From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

the chief one of a related group

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

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From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

transport commercially

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Commanding fires of death to light The darkness of the scenery."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

male cat

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

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From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the very morning that the French fleet was discovered, not altogether satisfied with the outlook, Raventree had himself run aloft, and had not been there three minutes before he was able to raise the topgallant masts of the Frenchmen.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Tom Bure and Raventree, after the burning of their ship, and their wonderful deliverance from what seemed the certainty of death, would, upon their arrival on board the flagship of the Earl of St. Vincent, have dearly liked to have been appointed together to the same ship, but this was not to be.

people who are wounded

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--HORRORS OF THE COCKPIT--NELSON WOUNDED.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading Tom Bure had to join Troubridge, of the _Culloden_, and Raventree was sent on board the _Zealous_, under Captain Samuel Hood.