Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

(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 That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

a quantity of money

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

in a busy manner

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

one or the other of two

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

divisible by two

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

full of life and energy

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

for more time

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

engage in

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

the force of workers available

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

not any; not one

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading THE OUTBREAK.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

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From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

transport commercially

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OUTBREAK.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

up to a particular time

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

at the time that

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

inflected form of “whet” — make keen or more acute

From this reading The richly laden ship had but whetted the appetite of the men for more, and some of the most sanguine believed we might remain in the midst of the fleet, seizing a vessel here and there, until we no longer had men enough on board to make up a prize-crew.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.

during the time that

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When we parted company with the _Hope_ there was among the crew of the _America_ but one thought, one idea, and that the capture of other craft belonging to the _St. Thomas_ fleet.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That we would succeed in capturing one or more other craft out of all the number that had left port seemed absolutely certain, even though the convoying sloops-of-war came across us while we were at our work, for, as Captain Ropes had said, we could make it exceeding lively for either the _Ringdove_ or the _Scorpion_.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading The men were so busily occupied with figuring up the amount of prize-money which had been, and was to be, earned, that they had no time to spend on possible ghosts, omens of any kind, or such happenings as had nearly converted honest Yankee sailors into mutineers.