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From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
(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 _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
placed crosswise
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
Gorham
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From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
highest in quality
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
Holden
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From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
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 She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
Richard
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From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
RulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
express in speech
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
STANTONnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
stokeverbUS /stoʊk/
stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
carry out
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
trimmernounUS /ˈtrɪmər/
a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
From this reading Her delight was to take the trimmer from the stoke hold, dressed in his rough clothing and show him the educational features of the City.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
upliftingnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/
the rise of something
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
WatchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
at the time that
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was constantly doing for them things which contributed to their comfort and pleasure, and the very day of her funeral, some of the seamen in port were given a number of comfort bags which she had made before and during her illness._ _Many a sailor has been led from a careless life to one of high purposes and Christian ideals, by having known her._
which person or people
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
belonging to which person
From this reading Her greatest joy was when contributing in some way to a sailor’s welfare, whose honest, and other good qualities she learned to admire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading BY STANTON H. KING _Author of “Dog Watches at Sea”_ Richard G. Badger _The Gorham Press_ Printed at The Gorham Press, Boston Rules of the Road at Sea 161 _A noble woman has passed from earth, and great was her reception when she crossed the Harbor Bar._
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
a late time of life
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _I speak of Mary Bennett Holden, a young woman of leisure, who, for two years chose to employ her time in uplifting work among seamen, and made upon them the impression of a sweet, earnest soul._ _She was much of her time at the Sailors’ Haven, joining with the sailors in their games and other forms of amusement, and was regarded by all as their personal friend.
