used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
(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 ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
anchorsnounUS /ˈæŋkərz/
plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
Conyngham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
to come or go into
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
assemble or get together
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
mooring-buoys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
being perceived or observed
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
select carefully from a group
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
prize-crews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
possessing material wealth
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
not in physical motion
From this reading To his delight, Conyngham had noticed five or six of his prizes lying farther up the harbor, and the Revenge herself had been recognized by some of the prize-crews that were still on board the latest captures.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
precisely as stated
From this reading ON THE IRISH COAST A very peaceable craft indeed the Revenge appeared to be as she lay at anchor in the Spanish harbor, as all evidence of her real character had disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But of course Captain Conyngham did not intend long to live up to this peaceable appearance; his chief concern was to procure another armament, gather his crew together, and, nothing daunted, put back to the rich cruising grounds.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was his settled purpose to enter the Irish Channel and pick up some of the fat prizes that he knew were there ripe for the picking.
at the time that
From this reading He had been forced to moor the Revenge to one of the naval mooring-buoys when he first entered, but upon explaining that he had lost both anchors during a stress of bad weather, the captain of the port had allowed him to remain until he could procure others.
