1804
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From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
1812
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From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
1864
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From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
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From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
Feejee
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From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
HAWTHORNEnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
ten 10s
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
of great significance or value
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
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 During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
NATHANIEL
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From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
not any; not one
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
privateers
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From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading During the war of 1812, again, the naval service was led by the hardy Salem captains, and the brave little seaport gave generously to the cause of the nation.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
possessing sweep
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the Revolution Salem, with some neighboring smaller ports, was the hope of the colonists.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 1804-1864 In 1804 the town of Salem, in Massachusetts, was the most important seaport in America.
(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 With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the regularity of the tides its ships sailed to China, the East Indies, the Feejee Islands, South America, and the West Indies, and its seamen were as well known in the harbors of these distant places as in their native town.
a late time of life
From this reading No American navy existed; but the merchants and marines turned their vessels into ships of war, and under the name of privateers swept the seas of British cruisers, capturing in six years over four hundred and fifty prizes.
