used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
bellesnounUS /belz/
plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
blockadedadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
a person who is in charge
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
Clara
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From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
Francois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
highest in quality
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
not any; not one
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
Port-au-PrincenounUS /ˌpɔːrtoʊˈprɪns/
the capital and largest city of Haiti
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
carry out
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cape Francois._ The general in chief has returned from Port-au-Prince.
threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Every body is in the greatest consternation, for inevitable ruin threatens the place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days after his arrival the Cape was blockaded by five British ships, and news was received of war having been declared between England and France.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The English will no doubt prevent all vessels from entering the port, and take all that go out; at the same time the negroes are said to be preparing another attack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The general brought in his train all the belles of Port-au-Prince, and has given a ball, at which, incredible as it may appear to you, Clara and myself appeared.
