1644
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From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
30th
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From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
balingverbUS /ˈbeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bale” — make into a bale
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
lacking funds
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
at any time
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
the act of departing
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
Jephs
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From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
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 Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
the force of workers available
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
road-stead
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From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
not in physical motion
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Four of us continually labored at the oars; the employment of the fifth was baling out the water that leaked through the canvas.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
at the time that
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
William
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From this reading Our company consisted of John Anthony, William Adams, John Jephs, John the carpenter and myself.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Taking a solemn farewell of our two companions left behind, and wishing them as much happiness as could be hoped for in slavery, and they to us as long life as could be expected by men going to their graves, we launched out on the 30th of June 1644, a night ever to be remembered.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We struggled hard the first night to get out of the reach of our old masters; but when the day broke, we were still within sight of their ships in the haven and road-stead.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We now put to sea, without helm, tackle, or compass.
