used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
(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 The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
Babet
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From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
divisible by two
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
GibraltarnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
come to pass
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
How
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From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
of great significance or value
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
engage in
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
not any; not one
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
O'Loughlin
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From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
by chance
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
unusual or striking
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
Surveillante
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
in the direction of
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
under normal conditions
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
precisely as stated
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
Volney's
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From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading However, there was no fear of meeting any of the enemy’s cruisers so near that stronghold of Great Britain; but, not being able to make out the two ships of war in the offing, the Babet tacked in shore, with the intention of working along the coast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The springing up of a breeze, and in an adverse direction, with a promise of blowing fresh, disappointed all on board; for they fully expected that with the land wind, usually blowing during the night, the vessel would make good way towards Gibraltar.
but in spite of that
From this reading “I am greatly excited by the same idea,” said the midshipman; “for, though I do not often talk about the circumstance of my birth, yet, in secret, it haunts my mind.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How very singular,” observed Captain O’Loughlin, to our hero, as they walked the deck together, “that Madame Volney’s brother should happen to command the Surveillante at the time they picked you up.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I should not be at all surprised that you may hear something very important concerning yourself—perhaps even the name of your parents.”
