adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLIPPERS AND STEAMERS.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
CLIPPERSnounUS /ˈklɪpərz/
plural of “clipper” — (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
From this reading CLIPPERS AND STEAMERS.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
CutlernounUS /ˈkʌtlər/
a dealer in cutlery
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The present work is devoted to his remarks on “nature and human nature.”
Eldad
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From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
fisheriesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəriz/
plural of “fishery” — a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
harbours
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From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The present work is devoted to his remarks on “nature and human nature.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The present work is devoted to his remarks on “nature and human nature.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The present work is devoted to his remarks on “nature and human nature.”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
Nickerson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
NovanounUS /ˈnoʊvə/
a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
premisenounUS /ˈpremɪs/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present work is devoted to his remarks on “nature and human nature.”
PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The present work is devoted to his remarks on “nature and human nature.”
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
SawsnounUS /sɔːz/
plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
Scotia
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From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
STEAMERSnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading CLIPPERS AND STEAMERS.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/
not joined or linked together
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The two preceding volumes contained his adventures at sea, and in the harbours of the province, to the westward of Halifax.
whereof
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From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
Whoever
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From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
WiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Whoever has taken the trouble to read the “Wise Saws” of Mr Slick, will be prepared to resume the thread of his narrative without explanation, if indeed these unconnected selections deserve the appellation.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But as this work may fall into the hands of many people who never saw its predecessor, it may be necessary to premise that our old friend Sam, having received a commission from the President of the United States, to visit the coast of Nova Scotia, and report to him fully on the state of the fisheries, their extent and value, the manner in which they were prosecuted, and the best mode of obtaining a participation in them, he proceeded on his cruise in a trading vessel, called the “Black Hawk,” whereof Timothy Cutler was master, and Mr Eldad Nickerson the pilot.
