1802
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From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
74
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From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
Amiens
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From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
at any time
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
GamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
the act of departing
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
MaltanounUS /ˈmɔːltə/
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
mid's
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From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
Minorca
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From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
Petersburgh
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From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
RenownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
for a short time
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
St
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From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading From the Peace of Amiens (1802) until the commencement of the second Gallic War--Gambling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
a Caucasian
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
wieldingverbUS /ˈwiːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Indeed, he was fully capable of wielding the sword, using the pen, or managing the weighty matters of a court.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I fortunately remained in the Mediterranean during the whole of the short peace, which helped on my mid’s time, in the _Renown_ (74), with Captain John C. White[E], a smart officer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From Minorca we sailed for Malta--at which place we remained nine months, without ever going out of it.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Our worthy and amiable admiral struck his flag at Minorca, and returned to England, from whence he was shortly sent, at the request of the Emperor of Russia, to St. Petersburgh, as ambassador, and gave universal satisfaction.
