200
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From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
in addition
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
capstannounUS /ˈkæpstən/
a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
COREA
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From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
dockingnounUS /ˈdɑːkɪŋ/
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
moving swiftly
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
HeaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
Inconstantadjective
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
ISLESnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
and nothing more
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
LOO-CHOO
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From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
men-of-war
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From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
NagasakinounUS /ˌnɑːɡɑːˈsɑːki/
a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
and nothing more
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
PRINCIPALLYadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The flying squadron has sailed after having awaited the return of the "Inconstant" from docking at Nagasaki.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
SQUADRONnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
express a supposition
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
male cat
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
accept gladly
From this reading THE SECOND CRUISE OF THE CHINA SQUADRON.--PRINCIPALLY CONCERNING A VISIT TO THE LOO-CHOO ISLES AND COREA.-- WELCOME NEWS FROM HOME.--CONCLUSION.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The arrival of the yacht "Wanderer" must also be noted; for Mr. Lambert, her princely owner, gave a magnificent cup worth 200 dollars as a prize to be sailed for by the boats of the men-of-war in harbour.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Before starting for the north, suppose we just glance at a few of the leading events which transpired at the beginning of the year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
you'll
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From this reading Heave, heave, heave! around the capstan, Up with the anchor with a will; For the "Duke," you may rely, Will be home by next July, If you'll only put old _Tom Lee_ to the wheel.
