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From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
Aboukir
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From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
eagerly desirous
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
Egypt'snounUS /ˈiːdʒəpts/
possessive form of “egypt” — a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
an opposing military force
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
fertilizeverbUS /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/
provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
FITZGERALDnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
yet to be or coming
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
a state of high honor
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
a message received and understood
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
landsmannounUS /ˈlændzmən/
a person who lives and works on land
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
immediately past
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
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 Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
never-dying
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From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
by chance
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
unequalledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The Battle of the Nile _As long as Egypt’s pyramids shall stand, Long as the Nile shall fertilize her land; So long the voice of never-dying fame Shall add to England’s glory Nelson’s name!_ W. T. FITZGERALD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The utmost joy,” says Berry,[26] “seemed to animate every breast on board the Squadron, at sight of the Enemy; and the pleasure which the Admiral himself felt, was perhaps more heightened than that of any other man, as he had now a certainty by which he could regulate his future operations.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They had been searching the Mediterranean for long, weary weeks, anxious to try conclusions with Napoleon’s fleet, but thwarted at every turn by lack of information.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last they were face to face, led by an admiral of unequalled resolution in whom they placed implicit confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is difficult for a landsman to appreciate the joy with which Nelson’s captains, his “Band of Brothers,” as he called them, as well as the men of lower rank, beheld the enemy moored in line of battle parallel with the shore in Aboukir Bay on what might well be termed “the glorious first of August.”
