used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "GLORIOUS DAY'S RENOWN."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A "GLORIOUS DAY'S RENOWN."
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
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 Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading A "GLORIOUS DAY'S RENOWN."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
Hyde
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From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
inter-acts
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From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
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 Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
RENOWNnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading A "GLORIOUS DAY'S RENOWN."
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
up to a particular time
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And now occurred one of those little inter-acts which serve so well to show our national hero in his true colours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By one o'clock four of the Danish vessels--block ships they were--had been silenced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fight began about ten o'clock, the thunder of war increasing till twelve, at which time it probably roared its loudest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Sir Hyde Parker, the reader will remember, was outside the great sand bank, through which Nelson's division was so successfully steered, so at this distance no very clear notion of the battle that was raging could be obtained; but noticing that four of the enemy's vessels had ceased firing, probably he imagined that the battle was won, and that further havoc was unnecessary.
