used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
a quantity of money
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
Collinson
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From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
corvettenounUS /kɔːrˈvet/
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
Fleche
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From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
set up or found
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
Grimshaw
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From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
of great significance or value
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
the force of workers available
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
others
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From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
Rebow
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From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
refrain from harming
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
carry out
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On reaching the brig, it was found that the schooner had taken a considerable amount of property from her, though prevented by the appearance of the corvette from removing much of her cargo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
Tommy
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From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The corvette could ill spare so many men, but the prize was a valuable one, and it was important to take her into Port Royal in safety.
precisely as stated
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prize was called the _Fleche_, belonging to Dominique.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading Mr Collinson having to select a crew, among others took Jack Windy, Grimshaw, and Bill, and Tommy Rebow to attend in the cabin; having, besides, a mate and a midshipman to act as his officers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain of the brig was very grateful for his release, and went rejoicing on his voyage, hoping not to fall in with a similar customer.
