1812
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From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
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From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
have
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
BOARDING-HOUSE
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
COMETnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
psychological suffering
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
an opposing military force
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
harassverbUS /hərˈæs/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
JENNYnounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
licensingverbUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “license” — authorize officially
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
mitenounUS /maɪt/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
one-twentieth
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From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
private-armed
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From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
privateering
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From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
retaliateverbUS /rɪˈtælieɪt/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
SCHUYLER
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
speedieradjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiər/
comparative of “speedy” — characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our national ships are too few in number to give employment to one-twentieth part of them, or retaliate the acts of the enemy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
in the company of; together with
From this reading “In the United States every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war with a commercial nation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We have tens of thousands of seamen that without it would be destitute of the means of support, and useless to their country.
WREN'S
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CRUISE OF THE COMET,” “THE BOYS OF FORT SCHUYLER,” “JENNY WREN’S BOARDING-HOUSE,” ETC.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading By licensing private-armed vessels, the whole naval force of the nation is truly brought to bear on the foe; and while the contest lasts, that it may have the speedier termination, let every individual contribute his mite, in the best way he can, to distress and harass the enemy, and compel him to peace.”--_From a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1812._
