Chapter VII

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From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

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From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

anew

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

how long something has existed

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

possessing life

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

brought into existence

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

a period of 100 years

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

along or following a coast

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

third-person singular of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

a male grandchild

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

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 CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

possessive form of “little” — a small amount or duration

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

a state in New England

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

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From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

the force of workers available

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

not any; not one

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

transport commercially

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At the age of fifteen he forsook his father’s farm and shipped on board a coasting sloop plying between Maine and the South Carolina ports.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was not of Salem birth, but he commanded a letter of marque ship out of Salem during the Revolution, which makes it fitting that the manuscript of his narrative should have come into the hands of his grandson, Philip Little, of Salem.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

which person or people

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

the words that are spoken

From this reading CAPTAIN LUTHER LITTLE’S OWN STORY (1771-1799) Captain Luther Little made no great figure in the history of his times, but he left in his own words the story of his life at sea which ancient manuscript contributes a full length portrait of the kind of men who lived in the coastwise towns of New England in the eighteenth century.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This old time seaman’s memoir, as he dictates it in his old age, reflects and makes alive again the day’s work of many a stout-hearted ship’s company of forgotten American heroes.

a late time of life

From this reading Born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in 1756, Luther Little was a sturdy man grown at the beginning of the Revolution and had already spent five years at sea.