used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
AFFECTIONATELYadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Burns THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
(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 In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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aye
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From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
Bon
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From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Burns THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
BRADYnounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Burns THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
showing who or what does the action
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consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
CYRUSnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
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Debarverb
bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading Burns THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
ETC
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at any time
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
hangman's
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From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
haud
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From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
Hell'snounUS /helz/
possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
Homme
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From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Burns THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
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a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
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Richard
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From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
Serapis
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From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
side-pretences
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From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
single-ship
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From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
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 _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Burns THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
TOWNSENDnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading _A Story of Paul Jones and the American Revolution_ BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY AUTHOR OF "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY," "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA," ETC.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
UncaringadjectiveUS /ənˈkerɪŋ/
lacking affection or warm feeling
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In all other respects it is believed the account of the battle is sufficiently accurate to present a true picture of the most famous single-ship action ever fought upon the seas.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
in or at the place that
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The interests of the story require some slight variations from exact history in the movements of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard before their famous battle, for which the author asks the indulgence of the reader.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The fear o' Hell's a hangman's whip To haud the wretch in order; But where ye feel your honor grip, Let that aye be your border; Its slightest touches, instant pause-- Debar a' side-pretences; And resolutely keep its laws, Uncaring consequences.
