used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
(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 They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
BowseverbUS /boʊs/
haul with a tackle
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
a person who is in charge
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
complimentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
give a description of
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
Fleetwood
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From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
Fleetwood's
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From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
Gauntlett
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From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
Ione
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From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
transport commercially
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
not in physical motion
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
hard to endure
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading They were all full of the deepest expressions of gratitude for the service which had been rendered them, and all united in complimenting Bowse for his behaviour during the trying time of the shipwreck, which had been the chief means of preserving their lives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A French frigate was fallen in with, as was expected, and the French captain and his surviving officers and crew were transferred to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _Ione_, with her new passengers on board, kept on her course, and the wind still continuing foul, Captain Fleetwood steered for Athens, off which place, the French commander said he was certain to find a ship of his own country to receive him and his crew.
Zappa
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From this reading I will not describe Fleetwood's feelings on seeing Colonel Gauntlett, and on hearing that Ada had, to a certainty, been carried off by Zappa.
ZodiacnounUS /ˈzoʊdiæk/
a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
From this reading He had been prepared for the account; for he believed, from the first, that it was for that purpose he had attacked the _Zodiac_.
