1781
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From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
1784
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From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
1790
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From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
41
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From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
42
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From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
AdvertisernounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzər/
someone whose business is advertising
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
Bailey'snounUS /ˈbeɪliz/
possessive form of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
BalticnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
being joined in close association
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
editorshipnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
ERAnounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
etc
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From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
Francis
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From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
FREEMAN'SnounUS /ˈfriːmənz/
possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
Freneau
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From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
most important element
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
MEMORABLEadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
Pearson
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From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
an amount of time
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
Richard
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From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
Sail'd
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From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
Scarb'ro
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From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
self-same
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From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
Seraphis
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From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
transport commercially
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY[42] Obtained by the gallant Captain Paul Jones, of the _Good Man Richard_, over the _Seraphis_, etc., under the command of Captain Pearson.
migratory
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Written August, 1781 O'er the rough main with flowing sheet The guardian of a numerous fleet, _Seraphis_ from the Baltic came; A ship of less tremendous force Sail'd by her side the self-same course, _Countess of Scarb'ro'_ was her name.
at the time that
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790 ERA OF THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL 1781--1790[41] [41] This period began in August, 1781, when Freneau became connected with Mr. Francis Bailey's _Freeman's Journal_, in Philadelphia.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The greater part of the poems written during this period appeared originally in the _Freeman's Journal_.
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 In June, 1784, he left Philadelphia for a wandering career upon the ocean, which continued until 1790, when his assumption of the editorship of the _New York Advertiser_ and his marriage put an end for a time to his wanderings.
