1776
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From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
1782
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From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
subject to appointment
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
brought into existence
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
ColonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
HARADEN
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From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
JONATHANnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
the force of workers available
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
PRIVATEERSMANnoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
Tyrannicidenoun
killing a tyrant
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The Massachusetts Colony placed two small vessels in commission as State vessels of war, and aboard one of these, the _Tyrannicide_, Jonathan Haraden was appointed lieutenant.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jonathan Haraden was born in Gloucester, but as a boy was employed by George Cabot of Salem and made his home there for the remainder of his life.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
at the time that
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JONATHAN HARADEN, PRIVATEERSMAN (1776-1782) The United States navy, with its wealth of splendid tradition, has few more commanding figures than Captain Jonathan Haraden, the foremost fighting privateersman of Salem during the Revolution, and one of the ablest men that fought in that war, afloat or ashore.
but in spite of that
From this reading His deeds are well-nigh forgotten by his countrymen, yet he captured one thousand cannon in British ships and counted his prizes by the score.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He followed the sea from his early youth, and had risen to a command in the merchant service when the Revolution began.
