used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
Cochrane
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From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
DashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
Drake's
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a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
FlagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
HENTY
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From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
KhartoumnounUS /ˌkɑːrˈtuːm/
the capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
not any; not one
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
Peterborough
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From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
SnowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough.
St
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From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure.
