used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
(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 "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
engage in
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
reconcilesverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪlz/
third-person singular of “reconcile” — make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
slave-trade
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From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
a special situation
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then, Paddy," exclaimed Jack, clutching his rifle, "let us have a cruise on our own hook.
precisely as stated
From this reading First make it unprofitable and very dangerous, and then show the natives the advantages of civilisation and commerce."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "One thing is clear, this abominable slave-trade must be put down, and I believe that we are setting the right way to work to do it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
at the time that
From this reading When the boat reached the mouth of the river, the frigate was nowhere to be seen.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "What we have heard from our regal friend fully reconciles me to all the hard work we have to go through on this coast," observed Jack, as he and Terence were talking the matter over on their return down the river.
