1812
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From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
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From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
at or in the front
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
put or send forth
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
carefully weighed
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
NarrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
not any; not one
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
on the contrary
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
in the near future
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
carry out
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although originally a Massachusetts man, he had lived long enough in southern climates to acquire indolent habits.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
a source of difficulty
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was soon convinced that Captain Thompson was no driver.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading We cast loose from the wharf the following day, about the 20th of April, 1812, and proceeded down the harbor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
at the time that
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But the wind coming from the eastward, we anchored above the Narrows.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the wind was ahead, if on anchorage ground, he would let go an anchor, rather than take the trouble of beating to windward for what he considered the trifling object of saving a day or two in the passage!
