1799
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From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
3rd
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From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
CaprinounUS /ˈkæpri/
an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
far-reaching
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From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
moving swiftly
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
Ischianoun
a volcanic island (part of Campania) in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the north end of the Bay of Naples
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
LevantnounUS /ləˈvænt/
a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
liberateverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
march in a procession
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
NeapolitannounUS /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/
a native or inhabitant of Naples
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
Ponza
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From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
Procida
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From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
punishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
RebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
SiciliannounUS /sɪˈsɪliən/
a resident of Sicily
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
term of address for a man
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
SpeedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
St
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From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
carry out
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
express in words
From this reading On the 3rd April, Troubridge was able to tell Nelson that “All the Ponza Islands have the Neapolitan flag flying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Neapolitan Rebels and their French Allies (1799) “_Speedy rewards and quick punishments are the foundation of good government._” NELSON.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
Troubridge
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From this reading In the middle of March 1799 Troubridge returned from the Levant, his command there having been given to Sir Sidney Smith.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
the act of using
From this reading Troubridge was to “seize and get possession” of the islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri, to use his influence with the inhabitants there and elsewhere, “in order to induce them to return to their allegiance to his Sicilian Majesty, and to take arms to liberate their Country from French tyranny and oppressive contributions.”
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
VexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
Vincent
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From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vexatious as was the arrangement to both Nelson and Lord St Vincent, it had one point of importance in its favour--and was to have far-reaching results later--in that it enabled the Admiral to send the trusted captain with several vessels to blockade Naples.
