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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Albion
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
all
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
American
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Anchors
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
applied
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
assistance
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
baling
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Beach
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
benefit
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
Bideford
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Bowl
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
brilliant
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Cables
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Case
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
coasts
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
Contrast
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Dangers
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
daring
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
deeds
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
defended
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
described
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
disabled
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
distinctive
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstrɛs/
extreme sadness or suffering
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
example
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
fair
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
form
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
Found
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Gilmore
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
go
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
hardy
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
heavy
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑnɪst/
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
Hoveller's
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Hovellers
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
HOVELLING
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From this reading “HOVELLING” _v._ WRECKING.
human
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
includes
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
isle
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
La
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
land-ghoul
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
Let's
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Life
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
life-boat
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
Life-saving
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Loss
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Lost
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Lugger
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many
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Marguerite
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means
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men
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monster
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
Mr
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naval
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Nearly
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notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
occasionally
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
parts
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perform
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perils
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Port
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
practical
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Praying
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
preyed
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
properly
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property
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
Rev
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
Rewards
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
risks
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Saved
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
sea-girt
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Seas
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service
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Services
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
Ship
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
ships
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Small
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
startnounUS /stɑrt/
a sudden movement of surprise in a specific situation in this story
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
storm
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swamped
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
term
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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
triumphs
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v
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From this reading “HOVELLING” _v._ WRECKING.
very
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Vessel
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
wanted
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
warriors
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
weathers
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
well
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Gilmore, who has so well described the dangers, perils, and triumphs of the life-boat service, very properly includes among the storm warriors the honest men who perform these practical deeds of naval daring.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
wreck
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From this reading The “hovellers,” a distinctive term on many parts of the coasts of this sea-girt isle, is applied to the hardy men who, in all weathers and at all risks, go to the assistance of ships in distress, and occasionally benefit by a wreck, but they are not wreckers.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rɛkt/
destroyed or damaged by shipwreck
From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
wrecker
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From this reading The wrecker was a land-ghoul, a monster in human form, who preyed on human life and property.
Wreckers
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
WRECKING
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From this reading “HOVELLING” _v._ WRECKING.
Wrecks
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From this reading The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks.
