used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
highly skilled
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
(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 Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
COMMODOREnounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
duellistnoun
a person who fights duels
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
ensigns
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From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
FRIGATEnounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
HARBOURverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
Janeiro
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From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
LoafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
men-of-war
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From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
become covered with mist
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
in the near future
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
having a supporting base
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
successive (without a break)
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIGATE IN HARBOUR.—THE BOATS.—GRAND STATE RECEPTION OF THE COMMODORE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nothing can exceed the courteous etiquette of these ships, of all nations, in greeting their brethren.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As we glided on toward our anchorage, the bands of the various men-of-war in harbour saluted us with national airs, and gallantly lowered their ensigns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In good time we were up with the parallel of Rio de Janeiro, and, standing in for the land, the mist soon cleared; and high aloft the famed Sugar Loaf pinnacle was seen, our bowsprit pointing for it straight as a die.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of all men, your accomplished duellist is generally the most polite.
