AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading We started with a fair wind, and were soon clear of the channel.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading We started with a fair wind, and were soon clear of the channel.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
despatches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading We started with a fair wind, and were soon clear of the channel.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
master-attendant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
sailedverbUS /seɪld/
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading We started with a fair wind, and were soon clear of the channel.
SoundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We started with a fair wind, and were soon clear of the channel.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
tackingnounUS /ˈtækɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We were very glad when the master-attendant came on board to take us into the Sound; and still more glad to perceive that the brig, which had just been launched before O'Brien was appointed to her, appeared to sail very fast as she ran out.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We sail for the West Indies--A volunteer for the ship refused and set on shore again, for reasons which the chapter will satisfactorily explain to the reader.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading We started with a fair wind, and were soon clear of the channel.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three days after we anchored in the Sound the ship's company were paid, and our sailing orders came down to proceed with despatches, by next evening's post, to the island of Jamaica.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading So it proved after we went to sea; she sailed wonderfully well, beating every vessel that she met, and overhauling in a very short time everything that we chased; turning to windward like magic, and tacking in a moment.
