used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
(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 As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
in addition
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
AscensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
BalloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
an occurrence of something
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
explodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
moving swiftly
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
HermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
engage in
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
Stillwater
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From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
carry out
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I also perfected my battery at Stillwater Cove, and kept the armament on the walls of the Hermitage in excellent order.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
(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 As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Make a Balloon and Flying Machine, in which I make a Successful Ascension.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading My thoughts turned wholly now upon means of defending my vast treasures in case of invasion, and devising ways of escape from the island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to the former, I overhauled all my artillery at the different points, increased my stock of gunpowder, and had each cannon well supplied with ammunition.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Not content with this, I went to work in the foundry and turned out several cylinders, similar to the one I had exploded the sunken wreck with, which I fitted with flint and steel, ready to be filled with powder; in short, a species of torpedo, which I had fully determined to take into the submarine boat and explode beneath the bottom of any hostile vessel that should dare to attack me, so much had the acquisition of vast riches changed my disposition.
