used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
BrunswicknounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/
a university town in southwestern Maine
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
being joined in close association
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
unvarying in nature
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
DOUGLASnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading SIR HOWARD DOUGLAS.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
exposuresnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒərz/
plural of “exposure” — vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
a social unit living together
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading SIR HOWARD DOUGLAS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
Mutine
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From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading On the passage homeward Sir Howard and family encountered many dangers.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR HOWARD DOUGLAS.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Amidst these daily mishaps and perilous exposures the Douglas family maintained the utmost self-possession.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole voyage there was kept up a constant gale, sometimes threatening the destruction of the rudely constructed brig of war named the _Mutine_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to follow up the brilliant career of this great man while connected with the administration of New Brunswick, we will endeavor to give a few facts to prove the marvellous ability he displayed in carrying out his plans.
