1759
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From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
Bennison
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From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
divisible by two
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
a man of refinement
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
gude
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From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
long-agoadjective
belonging to time long gone
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
lowlandnounUS /ˈloʊlænd/
low level country
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
overseeingverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “oversee” — watch and direct
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
the local environment
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
Phillipps
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From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
Presbyterianismnoun
the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
s'uld
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From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
sail-makers
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From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
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 The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
sea-tailors
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From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
smooth-shavenadjectiveUS /ˌsmuːθˈʃeɪvən/
closely shaved recently
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
dependable
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
upper-lip
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From this reading The latter gentleman is lowland Scotch, stout, middle-aged, and his severe expanse of smooth-shaven upper-lip tells of prudence, perseverance and Presbyterianism in even parts, as traits dominant of his character.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Illustrated by Seymour M. Stone and Phillipps Ward This is in the long-ago, or, to be exact, in July, 1759.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
Whitehaven
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From this reading The new brig _Friendship_, not a fortnight off the stocks, is lying in her home harbor of Whitehaven, being fitted to her first suit of sails.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
ye'll
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From this reading “Dick,” says Mr. Younger, addressing Captain Bennison, “ye’ll have a gude brig; and mon! ye s’uld have a gude crew.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Captain Bennison is restlessly about her decks, overseeing those sea-tailors, the sail-makers, as they go forward with their task, when Mr. Younger, the owner, comes aboard.
