25th
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From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
5th
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From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
greatly pleased
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
every person
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
in a free manner
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
gun-room
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From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
justifiablyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbli/
with good reason
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
something that is lost
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
MANHOODnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
as might be expected
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
Phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
literature in metrical form
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
quitted
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From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
on the contrary
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
Spithead
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From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scott's observation was, that he knew at that time nothing about Moore's poetry, but that the poet "appeared the life and soul of the company, and the loss of his fascinating society was frequently and loudly lamented by the officers long after he had quitted us in America."
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
which person or people
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The voyage, though rather rough, had been a pleasant experience, and, after his fashion, Moore had made friends with everybody on board.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moore was justifiably proud of having "left such an impression upon honest hearty unaffected fellows like those of the gun-room of the _Phaeton_," who would naturally--as he freely admits--have been prejudiced in the other sense.
the act of creating written works
From this reading EARLY MANHOOD AND MARRIAGE The _Phaeton_ frigate, on which Moore had procured a passage, left Spithead on September 25th, and on November 5th we find him writing to his mother from Norfolk in Virginia.
a late time of life
From this reading Thirty years later he was delighted with a passage in the _Naval Recollections_ of Captain Scott, who had sailed as midshipman on the _Phaeton_.
