used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
commodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading This scheme vastly puzzled the commodore.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
EGYPTnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
EnlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
not in action or at work
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
engage in
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
the force of workers available
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
Murad
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From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
privateernoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading This scheme vastly puzzled the commodore.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
witty remark
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading This scheme vastly puzzled the commodore.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE ROSE OF EGYPT_ The Egyptian Murad had surprised the sailors of Baltimore by purchasing a schooner that had seen service as a privateer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This scheme vastly puzzled the commodore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had changed its name from _Sally_ to _The Rose of Egypt_.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading This scheme vastly puzzled the commodore.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
wharves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Enlisting a crew from idle men along the wharves, he began to load the vessel with goods for which there was a market in the Orient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He announced that he intended to open trade with Mediterranean cities, and that he would make our town his headquarters.
