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Round Cape Horn

Chapter X

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Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.
_July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.
The prejudice against him still continues very strong.
He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."
They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.
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Round Cape Horn

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Round Cape Horn is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.
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_July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.
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The prejudice against him still continues very strong.
/ðə ˈpredʒədɪs əˈɡenst hɪm stɪl kənˈtɪnjuːz ˈveri strɔːŋ/
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He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."
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They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.
/ðeɪ kənˈsɪdər sʌtʃ ə ˈkwɔːrəl æt sʌtʃ ə taɪm tuː biː ə ˈʃeɪmfəl desəˈkreɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈsæbəθ ənd ə dɪsˈɡreɪs tuː hɪmˈself/

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Albatrosses noun US /ˈælbətrɑːsɪz/

plural of “albatross” — (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading “Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.”

Annoyances noun US /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading “Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.”

desecration noun US /desəˈkreɪʃən/

blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character

From this reading “They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.”

Negligence noun US /ˈneɡlədʒəns/

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

From this reading “Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.”

Petrels noun US /ˈpetrəlz/

plural of “petrel” — relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land

From this reading “Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.”

precept noun US /ˈpriːsept/

rule of personal conduct

From this reading “He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."”

Raisins noun US /ˈreɪzənz/

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading “Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.”

violated adjective US /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/

treated irreverently or sacrilegiously

From this reading “He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."”

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From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The prejudice against him still continues very strong.

AlbatrossesnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːsɪz/

plural of “albatross” — (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

AmusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

AnnoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

BabynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

BeautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

blowverbUS /bloʊ/

exhale hard

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

CabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

CapenounUS /keɪp/

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

ChangeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

ChaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

ConditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The prejudice against him still continues very strong.

DeparturenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

desecrationnounUS /desəˈkreɪʃən/

blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/

having the place or position changed

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/

before any deductions

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

HarmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The prejudice against him still continues very strong.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

Julia

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From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

MainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

NegligencenounUS /ˈneɡlədʒəns/

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

PassengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

PetrelsnounUS /ˈpetrəlz/

plural of “petrel” — relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

PigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

PoetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

preceptnounUS /ˈpriːsept/

rule of personal conduct

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading The prejudice against him still continues very strong.

quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/

an angry dispute

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

RagnounUS /ræɡ/

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

RaisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

ReligiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

RevolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

Scousenoun

a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

ServicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

Ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

smiteverb

inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

stickverbUS /stɪk/

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The prejudice against him still continues very strong.

StoresnounUS /stɔːrz/

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

StormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The prejudice against him still continues very strong.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

tnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

TheftnounUS /θeft/

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

threwverbUS /θruː/

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They consider such a quarrel at such a time to be a shameful desecration of the Sabbath, and a disgrace to himself.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

to-day

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From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/

in complete agreement

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

UncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/

an old word for “to”

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _July 18._ Mr. Johnson preached to a very small congregation to-day.

violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/

treated irreverently or sacrilegiously

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

ViolencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

WastenounUS /weɪst/

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

WeathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Religious Services--A Beautiful Bird--Departure of Cape Pigeons and Albatrosses--Stormy Petrels--Amusements--Harmony among the Passengers--Mrs. L----t and her Child--Violence of Captain J.--Our Chaplain turns Poet--Captain J.'s rest disturbed by the Passengers--He threatens to blow them through--Sugar--Petty Annoyances--A Rag Baby--Our Chaplain and his Revolver-- Change of Weather--Uncomfortable Condition of the Main Cabin--Theft of Raisins--Ship's Stores--Gross Negligence--Great Waste of Scouse.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

whosoever

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From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He continues to justify his quarrel with Julia S., though he is opposed by the unanimous opinion of the passengers, who think that in striking Julia when she threw the stick of wood at him he violated that beautiful precept of Christ, "But I say unto you that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

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