used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading presents him to a native prince.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading presents him to a native prince.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
Indiamen
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From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading presents him to a native prince.
not any; not one
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading presents him to a native prince.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading presents him to a native prince.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
move stealthily
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
move hurridly
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
studding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading presents him to a native prince.
topgallantnoun
a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading About midday a light breeze sprang up from the northwest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, as the previous day's experience had proved, she was no match in sailing capacity for the pursuers.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The two Indiamen and the uninjured grab, being the first to catch it, gained a full mile before the Good Intent, under topgallant sails, studding sails, royal and driver, began to slip through the water at her best speed.
at the time that
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They gained on her steadily, and the grab had come almost within cannon range when the man at the masthead shouted:
