Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

(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 The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

in addition

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

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

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

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

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

cause to be bored

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

in a courageous manner

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

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From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

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From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

the act of converging (coming closer)

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the act of departing

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

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From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

granted exemption

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

a state of high honor

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

highest in quality

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

prudent

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

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From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

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From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

ten 10s

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

not in action or at work

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

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

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

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

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

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From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

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From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

something that is lost

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

most important element

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

a port city in western Mexico on the Pacific Ocean; tourist center

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

keep busy with

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

and nothing more

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

an amount of time

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

earlier in time

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

with speed

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

not used up

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

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From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

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

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the quality of being superior

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

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

From this reading During the period of our occupation of Mazatlan, the remaining ships of the squadron had not been idle along the neighboring shores of the gulf.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

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

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

compelling immediate action

From this reading It may be recollected, that prior to the departure of the squadron from Lower California, through urgent solicitations made by the respectable inhabitants, a small detachment of marines, under command of Lieut. Charles Heywood, U.S.N., had been deputed to occupy the little town of San Jose.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

wedged or packed in together

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

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

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

which person or people

From this reading The Peninsula, also, had been the theatre of more serious struggles; and as the events attending their history were in themselves characterised by the utmost gallantry, reflecting the highest degree of praise upon the actors, who bore their plumes most bravely; and as they were, in fact, the only affairs of importance, which may be considered as shedding a ray of glory upon our arms, during the naval operations on the Mexican coast, I may be excused for relating them more in detail.

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading As I have before mentioned, the settlement is situated in a narrow valley, about a league at its greatest width on the gulf, and is rapidly wedged in, as it falls back into the interior, by converging walls of lofty barren mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.

people who are wounded

From this reading The Port of Guaymas, on the Main, had been closely guarded by a sloop of war; and notwithstanding the immense superiority of force, under the Mexican General, Campuzano--of five hundred regular troops--he had been at all times beaten, whenever attempting any demonstrations upon the town--on one occasion with the loss of twenty killed and forty wounded;--affairs which sufficiently damped their ardor, and warned them to keep beyond the reach of their invaders.