used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
(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 It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
anomalousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːmələs/
deviating from the general or common order or type
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
subject to appointment
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
Charing
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From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
craziestadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪziəst/
superlative of “crazy” — affected with madness or insanity
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
travel across or pass over
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
despatching
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From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
Dr
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From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
fisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
FOURPENNYadjective
used of nail size; 1 3/8 in or 3.8 cm long
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
of great significance or value
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
inspectorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
plural of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
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 At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
something that is lost
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
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 Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
the force of workers available
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
on one occasion
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
others
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From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
express in words
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
smacksnounUS /smæks/
plural of “smack” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading At present I do not know of any law to prevent an owner from sending, or to punish an owner for despatching, to sea the craziest old smack that can be kept alive by long and frequent spells at the pump.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
suppressionnounUS /səˈpreʃən/
the failure to develop some part or organ
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A FOURPENNY VOYAGE._ Dr. Johnson once said that the full tide of human life was to be seen at Charing Cross.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading It is certainly most anomalous that close attention should be given to the loading, construction, and equipment of ships belonging to one section of the English marine, whilst another section that finds occupation for many thousands of men and boys is utterly disregarded by the State in all things saving the exhibition of lights.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Apparently, then--and I say it not alone on the evidence of this man, but on the assurance of many others engaged in the fishing trade--the measure that is required to diminish the loss of life at sea among the valuable class of men employed in the North Sea fishery is the suppression of the boxing system during the winter months.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And another most important step would be the supervision of smacks by qualified inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade.
