used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
(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 And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
empiresnounUS /ˈempaɪərz/
plural of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
FORTUNESnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
the aggregate of past events
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
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 Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
Martinianic
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From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
monarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
an amount of time
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
any competition
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
reinstateverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What could be more honorable to a man, than to reinstate the human race in that dominion, which nature has given to it, over all other animals?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE FORTUNES OF THE AUTHOR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having made so many and extraordinary warlike excursions, and added to our fleet a number of Martinianic ships, we set sail for our own land, into which we entered with a splendor exceeding the old Roman triumphs.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And really my deeds deserved all possible honors; for what heroic action could be greater and more glorious than to change a despised nation, a nation exposed to the insults of its weaker neighbors, to the acknowledged and respected ruler of the whole subterranean world?
