used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
anew
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That will be little enough.
for the reason that
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
Corunna
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From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
DISEMBARKED
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From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That will be little enough.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
set up or found
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
the act of departing
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
JuntanounUS /ˈhʊntə/
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That will be little enough.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
luggernoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
main-sail
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From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
O'Driscol
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From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
a full supply
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
Sea-horse
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From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
transport commercially
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
in the near future
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
carry out
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the topmost one of two
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
the act of using
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sir Arthur has gone on in a fast ship to Corunna to see the Spanish Junta there, and find out what assistance we are likely to get from Northern Spain.
in or at the place that
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading DISEMBARKED As soon as the vessels were under way again it was found that the lugger was obliged to lower her main-sail to keep in her position astern of the _Sea-horse_, while the brig was forced to take in sail after sail until the whole of the upper sails had been furled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That will be little enough.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I expect they will take our money and arms and give us plenty of fine promises in return, and do nothing; that is the game they have been playing in the south, and if there were a grain of sense among our ministers they would see that it is not of the slightest use to reckon on Spain.
but in spite of that
From this reading "It is tedious work going along like this," O'Driscol said; "but it does not so much matter, because as yet we do not know where we are going to land.
