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From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The weather was bad.
BalticnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
being joined in close association
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
dockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
FinnishnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
the official language of Finland; belongs to the Baltic Finnic family of languages
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
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 After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
men-of-war
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From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
ninety-gun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
and nothing more
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
Reval
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From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
transport commercially
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
the act of testing something
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
TsarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
Tsar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was bad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One evening, as they were passing out of the Finnish Gulf into the Baltic Sea, Peter stood at the helm and steered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Tsar was on board the new ninety-gun frigate, _The Old Oak_, which had only quite recently been launched from the Admiralty dockyard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After he had brought to an end the investigations connected with his son’s trial, Peter left Petersburg for Reval on August 8, at the head of a fleet, consisting of twenty-two men-of-war.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading This was the first ship which had been built according to the Tsar’s own designs, by Russian workmen, from Russian wood, without the help of foreigners.
