used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
anew
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
CHARLESTONnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
DEFENSEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
communicated in words
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
set up or found
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
engage in
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
ObservernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
SelectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
transport commercially
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
sloop-of-war
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From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We reached the neighborhood of Halifax before we found a prize, and then captured a small brig.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning they were sighted, and hoisting the English colors we sailed boldly into their midst.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Selecting the heaviest armed ship, we came up with her and hailed her:
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TO THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON After two weeks in port we sailed again, this time making a cruise to the northward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Learning that she was a part of a convoy, consisting of the frigate _Elizabeth_ of twenty guns, the brig _Observer_ of sixteen guns, and the sloop-of-war _Howe_ of fourteen guns, and that there were under their protection two large ships with cargoes of great value, Captain Tucker determined “to make capital,” as he expressed it, and sailed to intercept them.
