used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
Britannica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
without doubt or question
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
CrusadernounUS /kruːˈseɪdər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
the force of workers available
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
not any; not one
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
PaxnounUS /pæks/
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
transport commercially
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
in the direction of
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
troopshipnoun
ship for transporting troops
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
precisely as stated
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Both vessels run into difficult situations, and the story is about how the passengers and crews managed to pull through them.
VoyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader, by W.H.G. Kingston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was far being the universal rule, and this book shows the pluck and courage under adversity of the better class of emigrant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It appears that many emigrants were a pretty useless lot, whom no life anywhere would have suited, and this comes out very clearly towards the end of the book.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The Ranger is a naval vessel, employed largely as a troopship, carrying men to India and other areas in which the British strove to keep the peace, the Pax Britannica, while the Crusader is being used as an emigrant ship, carrying people looking for a new life in New Zealand.
