158
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270
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327
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82
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
how long something has existed
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
biographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
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a small vessel for travel on water
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
showing who or what does the action
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
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COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
depictured
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From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
Dunn
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elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
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exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
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inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
HindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
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historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
attach a tag or label to
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an artist of consummate skill
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the officer below the master on a commercial ship
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mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
the force of workers available
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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MonumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
belonging to the person speaking
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navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
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not any; not one
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
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prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
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a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
get something; come into possession of
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RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
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SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading A Story of Five Years in the Continental Navy with Captain Samuel Tucker THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING CO.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
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Shepard'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepard” — United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
the land along the edge of a body of water
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in the near future
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
in or at that place or location
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
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unfadingadjective
of an imaginary flower that never fades
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
precisely as stated
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading * * * But there is one man of no mean rank in the day of struggle--a pioneer of our infant navy--who took more prizes, fought more sea fights, and gained more victories than, with a very few exceptions, any naval hero of the age.”--From Shepard’s _Life of Captain Samuel Tucker_.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
used to ask for information about something
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
in or at the place that
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
which person or people
From this reading “Of those heroic men who were distinguished in the American Revolution on land or sea, the far greater part have been depictured by able pens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Story of Five Years in the Continental Navy with Captain Samuel Tucker THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING CO.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Monuments have been erected, biographies have been written, and the elegant historian has adorned their memory with unfading wreaths.
XXIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
a late time of life
From this reading A Story of Five Years in the Continental Navy with Captain Samuel Tucker THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING CO.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading XXII Captured by the _Hind_ 327 “Mark you, if you miss the craft, you shall receive forty blows” _Frontispiece_ “What I want is a second mate” 82 “Master Dunn, you are my prisoner” 158 He soon came upon the shore, where a boat and four men were evidently awaiting him 270
