used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
BLOCKADEnounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading THE MIDDY ON THE BLOCKADE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
well in the past; former
From this reading The Harrisburg then departed for Ship Island.
DickeynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
HarrisburgnounUS /ˈhærɪsbərɡ/
capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Harrisburg then departed for Ship Island.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
MIDDYnoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading THE MIDDY ON THE BLOCKADE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MIDDY ON THE BLOCKADE.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
transport commercially
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDDY ON THE BLOCKADE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Middy arrived at New Orleans about the middle of August, where she was immediately followed by the Harrisburg.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little steamer was then hauled up at Algiers, opposite the city, and completely dismantled for the purpose of making certain repairs and alterations, to adapt her to a different service from that in which she had before been engaged.
which person or people
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her officers returned to the ship, with the exception of Mr. Dickey, who remained in charge of the crew.
