used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
(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 From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Her captain made her so.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
Fiorenzo
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From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
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 _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her captain made her so.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
held dear
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her captain made her so.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
on the contrary
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
San
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From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
express in words
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
transport commercially
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
term of address for a man
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her captain made her so.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading From the highest to the lowest, all trusted him; all knew that he had their interest at heart--all loved him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
precisely as stated
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After what I have said, it is not surprising that the _San Fiorenzo_ should have been a happy ship.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
which person or people
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ was highly honoured, for she was the favourite ship, or rather, Sir Harry was the favourite captain of His Majesty George the Third, who, let people say what they will of him, was truly the sailors' friend, and wished to be his subjects' friend, as far as he had the power.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The _San Fiorenzo_ might have been a happy ship under an inferior commander--that is possible; but I doubt very much whether her crew would have done what they did do under any officer not possessed of those high qualities for which Sir Harry was so eminently distinguished.
