used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
Blair'snounUS /blerz/
possessive form of “blair” — British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
Fairport
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From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
coins made of gold
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
Indiamannoun
a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
look-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
MUMadjectiveUS /mʌm/
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
From this reading "MUM."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
in the near future
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The love of adventure and the lust for gold seemed uppermost in the minds of Blair's new companions.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading The Fairport boy was not long in discovering that there was about as little Christian patriotism on board the Molly, as there is verdure in Sahara.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Knox did not set off in pursuit of the British vessel from which Blair had so unexpectedly escaped.
belonging to which person
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Our young sailor soon learned that the "Molly" was on the look-out for richer prey, in the shape of an East Indiaman, whose costly cargo was expected to prove a gold mine for captain and crew.
