1812
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From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
18th
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From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
the lower side of anything
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
DIAMONDSnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
set up or found
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
GRIFFINS
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From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
hempenadjectiveUS /ˈhempən/
having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
IllustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
INDIAnounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
and nothing more
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
MOSQUITO-HUNT
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From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
not any; not one
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
obviatedverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtəd/
past form of “obviate” — do away with
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
transport commercially
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
SINBAD'S
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From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
Trincomalee
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From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading GRIFFINS IN INDIA--SINBAD'S VALLEY OF DIAMONDS--A MOSQUITO-HUNT.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the evening of the 18th of November, 1812, we sailed, in his Majesty's ship Illustrious, from the magnificent harbour of Trincomalee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
at the time that
From this reading This serious evil of a rocky bottom is now almost entirely obviated by the admirable invention of iron cables, when the water is not too deep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In attempting to get out we were sadly baffled by light shifting winds, which knocked us about from side to side of the entrance, in which, unfortunately, no good anchorage is to be found, owing to the great depth of water and the rocky nature of the ground.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The links of the chain merely acquire a polish by their friction against the coral reefs and other sharp ledges, by which the best hempen cables of past times would be cut through in ten minutes.
