used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
(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 Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
Anson
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From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
CenturionnounUS /senˈtʊriən/
(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
DeathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
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 She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
scurvynoun
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
in the near future
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The place fully came up to the most favourable descriptions given of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was moored in the most perfect way possible, as many gales were anticipated.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Many of the officers and a large number of the crew were on shore, as well as Captain Anson, now himself suffering from scurvy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
which person or people
From this reading Deaths took place at first, but fresh provisions, rest, and good air soon began to restore the remainder to health, and in about a month's time all who were able to do duty were sent on board the _Centurion_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here there seemed a fair prospect that the sick would in time recover.
