Chapter IV

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From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

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

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading His bold and enterprising spirit was not adapted to submission.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

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

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

fearless and daring

From this reading His bold and enterprising spirit was not adapted to submission.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He could obey, but his destiny was to command.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could obey, but his destiny was to command.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He could obey, but his destiny was to command.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading His bold and enterprising spirit was not adapted to submission.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

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

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

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From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His bold and enterprising spirit was not adapted to submission.

be obedient to

From this reading He could obey, but his destiny was to command.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading His bold and enterprising spirit was not adapted to submission.

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

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

make steady

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading His bold and enterprising spirit was not adapted to submission.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

carry out

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

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

From this reading The morning of the 9th of April dawned clear and lovely.

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

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

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

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Paul Jones went about his arduous duties as first lieutenant with his usual steady determination, but at heart he cherished a secret dissatisfaction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The American squadron, on its return from New Providence, was making its way cautiously along the New England coast, and although every part of it was swarming with British vessels, it was determined to take the squadron into Long Island Sound by the way of Narragansett Bay.