1772
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From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
abolishedverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃt/
past form of “abolish” — do away with
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
deterringverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
Fenn
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From this reading The Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
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 Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
HMS
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From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
interceptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
loathsomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊðsəm/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
Manville
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From this reading The Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
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 Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
NautilusnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/
a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
policingverbUS /pəˈliːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “police” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
SlaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
carry out
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Black Bar, by George Manville Fenn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
hard to endure
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
Vandean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nautilus has two midshipmen aboard, and one of these, Mark Vandean, is the hero of the story.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading HMS Nautilus is on patrol off the west coast of Africa, intercepting the American slave ships that were trying at that time to purchase cargoes of slaves from the dealers, and then to take them across the Atlantic in loathsome conditions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The book is in the usual Manville Fenn style, with a succession of dreadful situations in which the hero finds himself.
a late time of life
From this reading Slavery had been abolished in British territories in 1772, many years before, and the British were actively policing African waters in the hope of deterring the Americans and the Portuguese from retaining the slave trade.
