used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
Acton
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From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
breakfasted
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From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
creamedverbUS /kriːmd/
past form of “cream” — make creamy by beating
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
fountain-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
the act of departing
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
Lawrence'snounUS /ˈlɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
come together
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
purred
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From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
quitted
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From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Nelson's reference to Mr Lawrence's brilliant action was going to prove an overwhelming memory to the Admiral.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
not used up
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
express in words
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
only a very short time before
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
term of address for a man
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
a male human offspring
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
express in speech
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
the season of growth
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
required or under orders
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
WeavernounUS /ˈwiːvər/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
at the time that
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
which person or people
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
William
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From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAPTURE At breakfast, which was necessarily delayed on board the _Aurora_, the conversation, as may be supposed, was almost entirely concerned with undoubtedly the most memorable incident--the meeting with Nelson--in the lives of Captain Acton and Sir William.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "When I think, sir," he exclaimed, as they breakfasted, "what a few syllables of applause signify in the mouth of such a man as the hero of the Nile, I feel as if I could spring overboard and drown myself when I reflect that my unhappy son quitted the glorious Service under ignoble circumstances, and that by remaining he might have come under the command of Nelson, and gained the splendid renown which scarce a sea officer who has served under that great man but has won."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The _Aurora_ had hauled out of the Fleet with a dipping flag, and with wings eagerly straining to the breath of the strengthening blue breeze that gushed with a tropic warmth over the little seas which creamed and purred in heads that would easily grow spiteful and change their fountain-like music into a harsh hissing as of serpents, was heading as true a course as Captain Weaver could imagine for the barque that Captain Acton wanted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I for one should not need to meet Lord Nelson and hear him speak of your son to fully agree in what you say, Sir William," said Lucy.
