Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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in actual fact

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

in spite of the fact that

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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forbidden by law

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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a youthful male person

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

showing who or what does the action

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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Ran Away to Sea, by Captain Mayne Reid.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

extremely painful

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a town on the Hudson River in New York

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prefer or wish to do something

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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 Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

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From this reading Ran Away to Sea, by Captain Mayne Reid.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

to a great degree or extent

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

third-person singular of “predate” — be earlier in time; go back further

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at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Ran Away to Sea, by Captain Mayne Reid.

Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)

From this reading Ran Away to Sea, by Captain Mayne Reid.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Ran Away to Sea, by Captain Mayne Reid.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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a general conscious awareness

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

transport commercially

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

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From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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in or at that place or location

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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in spite of the fact that

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Ran Away to Sea, by Captain Mayne Reid.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

precisely as stated

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From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

at the time that

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

in or at the place that

From this reading Unfortunately he asks for a place on board a ship where many of the officers and crew are the vilest villains, and the trade they engage in is slaving, despite that trade having been banned half a century previously.

which person or people

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The story is told with all that sense of humour that Mayne Reid brings to his works, though there are some harrowing moments when the treatment of the "cargo" is being described.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

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a late time of life

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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It tells the story of a young boy, well brought up, who runs away to sea, despite his parents' wishes.