a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
Clem
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From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
having made preparations
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
gun-crews
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From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
harmlesslyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrmləsli/
in a harmless manner
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
of great significance or value
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
Middy's
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From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SUWANNEE RIVER.
and nothing more
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
riflemen
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From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE SUWANNEE RIVER.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
have in common
From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
in the near future
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
SUWANNEE
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From this reading ON THE SUWANNEE RIVER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SUWANNEE RIVER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This important part of the enterprise being disposed of, the gunboat proceeded up the river.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
wheel-house
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From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On her passage, she was continually assailed by riflemen on the banks of the river; but the bullets struck harmlessly upon the iron screens which protected the wheel-house and the gun-crews.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Clem performed his share of the work to the admiration of the officers.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The superiority of the Middy’s metal over that of the fort was soon manifest, not only to those on board the steamer, but to the occupants of the works; and the latter displayed their appreciation of the fact by running away.
