used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The battle was a short one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle was a short one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The battle was a short one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
transport commercially
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The battle was a short one.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
in the near future
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The signal of surrender was soon given, and the roar of the cannon ceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The battle was a short one.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading VICTORY.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The battle was a short one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A United States officer, with a portion of the crew of the Porter, boarded the captured vessel and took formal possession.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The vigorous fire of the Porter soon convinced those on board the smugglers’ ship that resistance or attempt at flight would be futile.
