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1
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
10th
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
1810
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
6th
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
accompanied
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
afflictions
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
alternation
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From this reading Our voyage was an alternation of calms and gales.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
anatomist
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Antonio
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
aspect
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
attend
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
benefit
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
board
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
bound
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
calms
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From this reading Our voyage was an alternation of calms and gales.
capacity
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Cape
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Character
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
City
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
commanded
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Commerce
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
completed
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
convoy
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Danger
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
days
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Departure
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
dispersed
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
drove
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Eastern
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Edifices
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
embarked
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
eminent
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
End
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
engaged
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
England
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
English
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
family
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
far
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
February
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Finisterre
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
fleet
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
found
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
friend
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
frigate
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
gale
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
gales
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From this reading Our voyage was an alternation of calms and gales.
General
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Gibraltar
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Governor
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Goza
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
greatly
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
half-brother
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Hamilton
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
health
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Hester
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Hon
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Honourable
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Inhabitants
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
intention
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Island
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
James
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Jason
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
just
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
King
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
La
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Lady
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
ladyship
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Land's
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
leeward
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Lucy
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Malta
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Mansion
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
March
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
medicine
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Mr
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
narrative
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Nassau
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
occupied
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our voyage was an alternation of calms and gales.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
overtaken
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
passed
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
physician
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Portsmouth
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Public
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
reaching
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
recommendation
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
reside
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
resolves
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
San
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
seven
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Shipwreck
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
shoals
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Sicily
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
St
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Stanhope
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
studies
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
suffered
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
surgeon
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Sutton
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
then
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
three
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
Tour
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
Trafalgar
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
transports
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
two
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Valetta
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
vessels
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From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
Vincent
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
violent
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
Visitors
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From this reading Departure from England--Danger of Shipwreck--Gibraltar--Malta--City of La Valetta--Public Edifices--General aspect of the Island--Commerce--Character of the Inhabitants--Island of Goza--Mansion of the Governor at San Antonio occupied by Lady Hester Stanhope--English Visitors--Lady Hester resolves on an Eastern Tour.
voyage
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the 10th of February, 1810, we embarked at Portsmouth, on board the Jason frigate, commanded by the Hon. James King, having under convoy a fleet of transports and merchant vessels bound for Gibraltar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
wind
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From this reading We were seven days in reaching the Land’s End; then, having passed Cape Finisterre and Cape St. Vincent, we were overtaken, on the 6th of March, by a violent gale of wind, which dispersed the convoy, and drove us so far to leeward that we found ourselves on the shoals of Trafalgar.
writer
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
years
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From this reading The writer of this narrative had just completed his studies in medicine, when he was engaged, through the recommendation of an eminent anatomist and surgeon, to attend Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, in the capacity of her physician, on a voyage to Sicily; in which island it was her intention to reside two or three years, for the benefit of her health, that had suffered greatly from family afflictions.[1] Her ladyship was accompanied by her half-brother, the Honourable James Hamilton Stanhope, and his friend, Mr. Nassau Sutton.
