1801
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From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
being one more than ten
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
eye-witness
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From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
half-past
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From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
MahannounUS /ˈmeɪən/
United States naval officer and historian (1840-1914)
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “The Action began at five minutes past ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The following particulars are therefore extracted from his graphic narrative:
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) “_I have a right to be blind sometimes._” NELSON.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
precisely as stated
From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In about half an hour afterwards, the first half of our Fleet was engaged, and before half-past eleven, the Battle became general.
William
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From this reading Admiral Mahan, the most scientific of biographical historians, assures us that the fullest and most interesting account of the Battle of Copenhagen is that of Colonel William Stewart, an eye-witness of the thrilling scene and “a very fine gallant man” according to Nelson.
