1797
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From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
1798
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
anew
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
divisible by two
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
FrigatesnounUS /ˈfrɪɡəts/
plural of “frigate” — a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
Ipswich
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From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
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 Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
something that is lost
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
a particular point in time
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
not any; not one
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
on one occasion
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
one-armedadjective
having one arm
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
one-eyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
express in words
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
hard to endure
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
precisely as stated
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truth to tell, there was no better man, and for once the Admiralty knew its business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Chase of the French Fleet (1798) “_No Frigates!--to which has been, and may again, be attributed the loss of the French Fleet._” NELSON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The services of the one-eyed, one-armed little man were not to be dispensed with, as he had suggested in a moment of despondency.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He neither retired to “a very humble cottage,” although he had purchased a small property known as Round Wood, near Ipswich, nor made room for “a better man.”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The year 1797 had been a particularly trying one for Nelson both as regards health and reputation; the succeeding twelve months were to test his powers of endurance and his skill even more.
