Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

later than; following

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

-ing form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

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From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

a port city in northwestern France (in Brittany); the chief naval station of France

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading The expedition was full of the elements of insubordination and failure.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE EXPEDITION THAT SAILED FROM GROIX.

an act that fails

From this reading The expedition was full of the elements of insubordination and failure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EXPEDITION THAT SAILED FROM GROIX.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The expedition was full of the elements of insubordination and failure.

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From this reading THE EXPEDITION THAT SAILED FROM GROIX.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

defiance of authority

From this reading The expedition was full of the elements of insubordination and failure.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

arrange in a container

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading THE EXPEDITION THAT SAILED FROM GROIX.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EXPEDITION THAT SAILED FROM GROIX.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EXPEDITION THAT SAILED FROM GROIX.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Much bitterness and agony resulted to a spirit like Paul’s.

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These craft were miscellaneously picked up, their crews a mongrel pack, the officers mostly French, unacquainted with each other, and secretly jealous of Paul.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The expedition was full of the elements of insubordination and failure.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three months after anchoring at Brest, through Dr. Franklin’s negotiations with the French king, backed by the bestirring ardor of Paul, a squadron of nine vessels, of various force, were ready in the road of Groix for another descent on the British coasts.