10th
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From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
13
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From this reading "October 13.
1823
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From this reading 1823.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
advices
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From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
Cephalonia
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From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
corvettesnounUS /ˌkɔːrˈvets/
plural of “corvette” — a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
despatches
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From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
dittonounUS /ˈdɪtoʊ/
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
don't
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From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
IthacanounUS /ˈɪθəkə/
a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
long-desired
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From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
engage in
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
Mavrocordato
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From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
Missolonghi
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From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "October 13.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
which person or people
From this reading I expect momentarily advices from Prince Mavrocordato, who is on board, and has (I understand) despatches from the Legislative for me; in consequence of which, after paying the squadron, (for which I have prepared, and am preparing,) I shall probably join him at sea or on shore.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Greeks had fourteen sail, the Turks _four_--but the odds don't matter--the victory will make a very good _puff_, and be of some advantage besides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since I wrote to you on the 10th instant, the long-desired squadron has arrived in the waters of Missolonghi and intercepted two Turkish corvettes--ditto transports--destroying or taking all four--except some of the crews escaped on shore in Ithaca--and an unarmed vessel, with passengers, chased into a port on the opposite side of Cephalonia.
