Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

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From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

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

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

any thing at all

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

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From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

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

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

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From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

set up or found

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

superlative of “fresh” — recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

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

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

and nothing more

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

treat with contempt

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

very recently

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

not any; not one

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

possessive form of “noah” — the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

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 We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

inflected form of “pop” — bulge outward

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

on the contrary

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

let saliva drivel from the mouth

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

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

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

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

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

in the direction of

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

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From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.

green foliage

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

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

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

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From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

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

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We found orders at Barbadoes to cruise off Martinique, to prevent supplies being furnished to the garrison of the island, and we proceeded there immediately.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

at the time that

From this reading On the third morning we had rounded the Diamond Rock, and were scudding along the lee-side of the island just opening Fort Royal bay, when hauling rather too close round its eastern entrance, formed by a promontory called Solomon's Point, which was covered with brush-wood, we found ourselves nearer than agreeable to a newly constructed battery.

in or at the place that

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

a Caucasian

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I do not know anything more picturesque than running down the east side of this beautiful island--the ridges of hill spreading down to the water's edge, covered with the freshest verdure, divided at the base by small bays, with the beach of dazzling white sand, and where the little coasting vessels employed to bring the sugar from the neighbouring estates were riding at anchor.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Each hill, at its adjutment towards the sea, crowned with a fort, on which waved the tri-colour--certainly, in appearance, one of the most war-like flags in the world.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Description of the Coast of Martinique--Popped at for peeping--No heroism in making oneself a target--Board a miniature Noah's Ark, under Yankee colours--Capture a French slaver--Parrot soup in lieu of mock turtle.