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21
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
a
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
According
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
affair
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
afterwards
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
and
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
any
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
are
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
at
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
bad
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
be
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
below
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
board
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
by
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
cabin
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
came
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
cargo
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
casks
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
changed
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
character
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
concern
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
conduct
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
considerable
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
damply
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
detect
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
down
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
drench
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
duty
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
have
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
Hereby
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
hold
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
hose
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
In
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
inconsiderable
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
intervals
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
into
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
is
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
it
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
kept
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
leak
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
leakage
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
lo
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
mariners
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
morning
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
Much
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
must
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
next
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
no
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
of
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
on
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
precious
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
pumping
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
pumps
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
quantity
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
readily
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
regular
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
removed
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
report
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
sea-water
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
semi-weekly
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
serious
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
ship
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
ship's
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
shown
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
sought
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
Sperm-whalemen
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
sprung
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
Starbuck
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
the
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
they
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
this
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
tight
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
to
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
unfavorable
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
up
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
usage
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
varying
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
was
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
water
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
went
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From this reading Much concern was shown; and Starbuck went down into the cabin to report this unfavorable affair.[21]
were
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From this reading According to usage they were pumping the ship next morning; and lo!
which
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From this reading [21] In Sperm-whalemen with any considerable quantity of oil on board, it is a regular semi-weekly duty to conduct a hose into the hold, and drench the casks with sea-water; which afterwards, at varying intervals, is removed by the ship’s pumps.
while
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
with
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From this reading no inconsiderable oil came up with the water; the casks below must have sprung a bad leak.
withdrawn
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From this reading Hereby the casks are sought to be kept damply tight; while by the changed character of the withdrawn water, the mariners readily detect any serious leakage in the precious cargo.
