used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Good evening, boys!
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
CorknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Good evening, boys!
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
FORFARSHIRE
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From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
the act of departing
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good evening, boys!
come to pass
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
ten 10s
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
KILLARNEY
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From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
something that is lost
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
unusual or striking
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
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 sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
STEAMERSnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
express in words
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
To-night
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From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The first is that of the Killarney, a small steamer of about two hundred tons burthen, which sailed between Cork and Bristol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading UNCLE THOMAS TELLS ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE STEAMERS KILLARNEY AND FORFARSHIRE.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sudden and unexpected disappearance of the Royal George, though, from the size of the vessel, and the number of lives which were lost on the occasion, an event sufficiently appalling, is yet frequently outdone, in intensity of suffering, by cases of shipwreck which happen on our coasts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To-night, I am going to tell you about the loss of two steam vessels, both of which afford remarkable instances of extreme suffering.
