20th
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From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
3rd
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From this reading On the 3rd of November we weighed from Madeira.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
air-scuttles
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From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
CATHERINE'SnounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading CATHERINE'S--UNHEALTHINESS OF THE SQUADRON.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM MADEIRA TO ST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
MADEIRAnounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading FROM MADEIRA TO ST.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On the 3rd of November we weighed from Madeira.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CATHERINE'S--UNHEALTHINESS OF THE SQUADRON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 3rd of November we weighed from Madeira.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
by chance
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
transport commercially
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
SQUADRONnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading CATHERINE'S--UNHEALTHINESS OF THE SQUADRON.
ST
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From this reading FROM MADEIRA TO ST.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CATHERINE'S--UNHEALTHINESS OF THE SQUADRON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM MADEIRA TO ST.
UNHEALTHINESSnoun
a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
From this reading CATHERINE'S--UNHEALTHINESS OF THE SQUADRON.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the 3rd of November we weighed from Madeira.
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading On the 3rd of November we weighed from Madeira.
(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 On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
in or at the place that
From this reading On this representation the Commodore ordered six air-scuttles to be cut in each ship, in such places where they would least weaken it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the 20th the captains of the squadron represented to the Commodore that their ships' companies were very sickly, and that it was their own opinion as well as their surgeons' that it would tend to the preservation of the men to let in more air between decks; but that their ships were so deep they could not possibly open their lower ports.
