used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
in addition
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
bombardverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
Carthagena
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From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
consul's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
the act of departing
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
disorganisedadjective
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
having the place or position changed
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
a social unit living together
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
made afraid
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
highest in quality
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
for more time
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
as might be expected
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
in the near future
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
Supplejacknoun
walking stick made from the wood of an American tropical vine
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
carry out
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
up to a particular time
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Their departure showed the government that the commander intended to carry out his threat of sending for a fleet to bombard their town should his demands not be complied with.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The consul himself and his family, indeed, were frightened, and gladly accepted Murray's invitation to take up their quarters on board the _Supplejack_, till matters were in a more settled state on shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were few places at that time more disorganised and disturbed than Carthagena.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The consul's boat was in readiness, and the whole party were soon assembled on the deck of the brig.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the consul promised to protect her, and the ladies of the family treated her with the greatest sympathy and kindness, she was naturally anxious to join her friends in Jamaica, and Murray was also unwilling that she should remain longer on shore than possible.
