advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
for the most part
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
Desmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
HuguenotnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːt/
a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
the force of workers available
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
not any; not one
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
SmugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
the act of testing something
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of the war between the two countries, communications were frequent.
Weymouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They agreed that Weymouth seemed to be most advantageous, as it was from there that the communications with Brittany were chiefly maintained.
at the time that
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smuggling boats brought over, with their cargoes of wine and brandy, Huguenot fugitives; and, by the same means, secret agents carried back news of events in Paris to the Government.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having decided upon making for the coast without delay, Desmond and his friends next discussed the port to which they had best travel, and which seemed to offer the fairest opportunities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time, it was evident that considerable difficulty would be experienced in discovering the men engaged in such traffic, and in making an arrangement with them, and it was all-important that no time should be lost, for there was no saying when the trial might come on.
