1797
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From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
BEFOREprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
Calhoun
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From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
Collingwood
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From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
Dyck
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From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
HOURnounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
mutinousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
Nore
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From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
sea-captains
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From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
slopsnoun
wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
Spithead
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From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
tyrannousadjective
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Then the sailors' wages were enough for comfortable support; but in 1797 through the rise in the cost of living, and with an advance of thirty per cent. on slops, their families could barely maintain themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE HOUR BEFORE THE MUTINY In the days when Dyck Calhoun was on the verge of starvation in London, evil naval rumours were abroad.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first the only demand at Spithead and the Nore had been for an increase of pay, which had not been made since the days of Charles II.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Newspapers reported, one with apprehension, another with tyrannous comment, mutinous troubles in the fleet.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
womenfolk
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From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It was said in the streets, and with truth, that seamen who had fought with unconquerable gallantry under Howe, Collingwood, Nelson, and the other big sea-captains, who had borne suffering and wounds, and had been in the shadow of death--that even these men damned a system which, in its stern withdrawal of their class for long spaces of time from their own womenfolk, brought evil results to the forecastle.
