used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
from appearances alone
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
co-operate
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From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
fro
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From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
luggernoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
Romney
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From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
Sandgate
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From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
transport commercially
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
dependable
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
suppressionnounUS /səˈpreʃən/
the failure to develop some part or organ
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading By the lesser boat, upon the shore, stood four stout fellows, apparently employed in making ready to put off; and upon the high ground above, was seen a single officer of Customs, walking carelessly to and fro, and apparently taking little heed of the proceedings below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a large lugger lying off at no great distance from the beach, near Sandgate, and a small boat, ready for launching, on the shore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the distance of two or three miles out, might be seen a vessel of considerable size, and of that peculiar rig and build which denoted, to nautical eyes, that there lay a king's vessel.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Some movements might be perceived on board the ship; the sails, which had been furled, now began to flutter in the wind, which was blowing strong; and it seemed evident that the little frigate was about to get under weigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was, indeed, a frigate of inferior class, which had been sent round to co-operate with the Customs, in the suppression of the daring system of smuggling, which, as we have shown, was carried on in Romney Marsh, and the neighbouring country.
