Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

later than; following

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

(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 IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “auction” — a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

having made preparations

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

being one more than seven

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading England was now in a storm of indignant protest.

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 IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

to hook or entangle

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading England was now in a storm of indignant protest.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

immediately past

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

used to form the superlative

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading England was now in a storm of indignant protest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading England was now in a storm of indignant protest.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

the work of a sailor

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

transport commercially

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading England was now in a storm of indignant protest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Two weeks more and eight other prizes were added to the list.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So well had everything been arranged that there was a ready sale.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Vessels and cargoes were disposed of without a hitch to Spanish and French merchants, in many cases auctions being held on the public wharves.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading IN THE CHANNEL The firm of Hortalez and Company received word from their Spanish agents and the representatives of Lazzonere and Company that four English vessels--two brigs, a large lugger, and a ship (the last a most valuable prize)--had arrived at Corunna, all sent in within a week after the sailing of the Revenge.