10th
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From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
1819
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From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
18th
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From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
Bermoothes
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From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
cause to be bored
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
calledst
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From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
the specified day of the month
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
fresheningverbUS /ˈfreʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
Janeiro
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From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
and nothing more
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
immediately past
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
on one occasion
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
and nothing more
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
OysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
Pratt
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From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
RoswellnounUS /ˈrɑːswel/
a town in southeast New Mexico
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
she's
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From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
transport commercially
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
having a supporting base
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _Tempest._ The letter of Roswell Gardiner last received, bore the date of December 10th, 1819, or just a fortnight after he had sailed from Rio de Janeiro.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Land was not only in sight, but was quite near, less than a league distant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
vex'd
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From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading We shall next present the schooner of Deacon Pratt to the reader on the 18th of that month, or three weeks and one day after she had sailed from the capital of Brazil.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Safely in harbour Is the king's ship; in the deep nook, where once Thou calledst me up at midnight to fetch dew From the still vex'd Bermoothes, there she's hid."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early in the morning of the day last mentioned, the Sea Lion of Oyster Pond was visible, standing to the northward, with the wind light but freshening from the westward, and in smooth water.
