used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
Aittii
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From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
(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 Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
DominicnounUS /ˈdɑːmənɪk/
(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
one or the other of two
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
Furie
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From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
galliot
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From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
how
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From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
engage in
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
St
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From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Naturally, my first thought was that the _Furie_ had been attacked by either the Spanish or the French, the first from St. Dominic, or the latter from Aittii.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
twas
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From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Moreover, two cannon shots, and that from one side only, do not make a battle, so I was sorely puzzled as I stood at the tiller of the galliot.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
at the time that
From this reading Yet when we had rounded the point, 'twas pretty easy to perceive what had happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "What can it mean?" the sailors asked of one another as we got into the open, while, for myself, I was as lost in wonderment as it was possible to be.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I knew not either how this could be, since the sound we had heard was that of our own cannon, which I knew well enough, we having practised all of them considerably on our voyage out.
