used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
a youthful male person
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
cabin-boy
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From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
HONOREDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
MARBLEHEAD
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From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
an educational institution
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
second-mate
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From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
sloop-of-war
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From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
in the near future
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Mediterranean Sea in those days was infested by pirates sailing from the Moorish ports.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
TUCKERnounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There was no war then, and he shipped as second-mate on a merchant vessel sailing from Salem.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here he soon had a taste of warlike life and showed what kind of stuff was in him.
at the time that
From this reading It was a good school for a seaman, and when his time was up he knew his business well.
which person or people
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading CAPTAIN TUCKER HONORED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON THE DARING ADVENTURES OF THE HERO OF MARBLEHEAD CAPTAIN SAMUEL TUCKER was a Yankee boy who began his career by running away from home and shipping as a cabin-boy on the British sloop-of-war _Royal George_.
