adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
d'Artois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
DestroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
Dollond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
Elliot
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From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
frightensverbUS /ˈfraɪtənz/
third-person singular of “frighten” — cause fear in
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
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 _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
PaysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
poundernounUS /ˈpaʊndər/
(used only in combination) something weighing a given number of pounds
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
provision-fleet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
refracting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
Rodney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
SavesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
SinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
WakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I told the General what they were about; he looked through the glass also, and found my conjectures right.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I had brought a most excellent refracting telescope with me from London, purchased of Dollond, by the help of which I found the enemy were going to discharge a thirty-six pounder at the spot where we stood.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the usual joy which generally attends the meeting of old friends had subsided, I went to examine the state of the garrison, and view the operations of the enemy, for which purpose the General accompanied me.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading During the late siege of Gibraltar I went with a provision-fleet, under Lord Rodney's command, to see my old friend General Elliot, who has, by his distinguished defence of that place, acquired laurels that can never fade.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Pays a visit during the siege of Gibraltar to his old friend General Elliot--Sinks a Spanish man-of-war--Wakes an old woman on the African coast--Destroys all the enemy's cannon; frightens the Count d'Artois, and sends him to Paris--Saves the lives of two English spies with the identical sling that killed Goliath; and raises the siege._
