used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
Ayres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
BarcelonanounUS /ˌbɑːrsɪˈloʊnə/
a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
Buenos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
placed crosswise
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
Dey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
Mahon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
engage in
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that the French commerce presented a fine opportunity for plunder, I determined to embark for Algiers and offer my services to the Dey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
from that place or that time
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
TunisnounUS /ˈtuːnɪs/
the capital and principal port of Tunisia
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading The vigilance of the French fleet prevented the accomplishment of my design, and I proceeded to Tunis.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I accordingly took passage from New York, in the Sally Ann, belonging to Bath, landed at Barcelona, crossed to Port Mahon, and endeavored to make my way to Algiers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "After the lapse of about a year, which I passed in travelling from place to place, the war between France and Algiers attracted my attention.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I remained there until peace took place, then returned to Buenos Ayres, and thence to New York.
