used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
brigs
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From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
Capsina
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From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
travel across or pass over
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
the act of departing
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
HydranounUS /ˈhaɪdrə/
(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
OttomannounUS /ˈɑːtəmən/
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
proselytizingverbUS /ˈprɑːsələtaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “proselytize” — convert to another faith or religion
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
transport commercially
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
express in speech
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
Spetzas
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From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
Spetziot
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From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Fierce and fine too was the news from Spetzas: the people had risen, and after an immense meeting held on the quay had chosen a commander, and broken open the treasury in which was kept the annual tribute to the Ottoman government.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next day came news that Spetzas had openly joined the insurrection, and two proselytizing brigs put into Hydra, to try to raise, if not more ships, at any rate recruits.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
at the time that
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
a Caucasian
From this reading They both carried the new Greek ensign, white and blue, and bearing the cross of Greece risen above the crescent of Turkey.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Their voices were music and wine to her, and the thrill of exultation which belongs to acts of leadership was hers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tidings that the Capsina was going to join the revolutionists with her ship had already spread through the town, and when next morning she went down to the quay to speak with the captains of the Spetziot vessels, she was like the queen bee to the swarm, and the people followed her, cheering wildly.
