149
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From this reading 149).
1703
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From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
Benbow's
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From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
Ducasse
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From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
Halliwell's
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From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
Hogue
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From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
Leake
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From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
for more time
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
maritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
Pepysnoun
English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
on the contrary
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
Rooke
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From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
which person or people
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
William
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From this reading The reign of Queen Anne, compared to that of William III., is rather barren in naval ballads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The finest ballad of the time is that which records Benbow’s disastrous battle with Ducasse, of which it has been possible to discover a longer and better version than that given in Halliwell’s collection (p.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Pepys died in May 1703, and later collectors who took less interest in maritime affairs allowed the songs written about them to perish.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the history of the reign, if marked by no victory equal in magnitude to La Hogue, was distinguished by the victories of Rooke and Leake and many minor successes.
