used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
characterized by great determination
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
dissensionnounUS /dɪˈsenʃən/
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
to come or go into
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Their host flushed a little, and said:
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Their host flushed a little, and said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their host flushed a little, and said:
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
Ned
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From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
carry out
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their host flushed a little, and said:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading They were told that a large fleet was assembled in the harbor, but that great dissension existed, among the authorities, as to whether resistance should be offered or not.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Surely," Ned said, "they will never allow one vessel to enter a harbor, thronged with shipping, and with a strong garrison on shore ready to take part in the defense!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lads were all anxiety to know what course had been determined upon, with reference to the arrival of the English vessel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You English must form but a poor opinion of Spanish courage.
