29th
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From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
anew
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
Antium
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From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
any thing at all
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
divisible by two
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
Fieschi
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From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
Francis
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From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/
plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
GenoesenounUS /ˈdʒenoʊs/
a native or resident of Genoa
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
Pisani
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From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
on the contrary
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading "It is rather risky, captain," Francis agreed; "but our orders are distinct.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
in the near future
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
up to a particular time
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
precisely as stated
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are running very far north," the captain said on the 29th of May.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We are near Antium now, and are getting into what we may call Genoese waters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
in the company of; together with
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We were to sail north till we met Pisani, and we must do so till we are within sight of the walls of Genoa.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If anything has occurred to prevent Pisani carrying out his intention of sailing back along this coast, or if he has passed us on the way up, our position would be a hazardous one, for as soon as he has rowed away the Genoese galleys will be on the move again, and even if we do not fall in with Fieschi, we may be snapped up by one of their cruisers."
