used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
Amblen
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From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
BEARERnounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
BronxnounUS /brɑːŋks/
a borough of New York City
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
give encouragement to
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
Christy
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
DESPATCHES
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From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
NewburghnounUS /ˈnuːbərɡ/
a town on the Hudson River in New York; in 1782 and 1783 it was George Washington's headquarters
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
having a point
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But Christy had to ask to be excused, as the Bronx was but a short distance from the Havana.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He directed Mr. Amblen to stop her, so as to permit the gunboat to come alongside of her.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
towingverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Mr. Pembroke was not a wealthy man, though he had the means of supporting what was left of his family comfortably.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As the Bronx came within hailing distance of the steamer towing the schooners, a hearty cheer burst from the crew on the forecastle of the former, for the prizes alongside of the Havana indicated the success of the expedition.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE BEARER OF DESPATCHES Christy had assured himself that the father of the beautiful young lady was a loyal citizen, and then he pointed out to her in what manner they might reach their home, which was at Newburgh on the Hudson.
