150
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From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
350
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From this reading I was to pay for the state-room and my board 350 francs.
600
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From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
9th
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From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
AngoranounUS /æŋˈɡɔːrə/
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
Baptiste
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From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
brigantinenounUS /ˌbrɪɡənˈtiːn/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
CrueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
CyprusnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
the act of departing
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
Dirtinessnoun
the state of being unsanitary
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
FarenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading I was to pay for the state-room and my board 350 francs.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
a man of refinement
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
greyhoundnounUS /ˈɡreɪhaʊnd/
a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
go away from a place
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was to pay for the state-room and my board 350 francs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
and nothing more
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
partaken
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From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I was to pay for the state-room and my board 350 francs.
polacca
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From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
Pomegue
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From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
quarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
quarter-deck
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From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
seventy-sixadjective
being six more than seventy
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
transport commercially
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
state-room
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From this reading I was to pay for the state-room and my board 350 francs.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The Jean Baptiste brigantine polacca of 150 tons being now ready to sail, I embarked for Marseilles on the 9th of April, in the afternoon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Departure from Cyprus, and Voyage to Marseilles--Dirtiness of the French ship and her crew--Fare on board--Cruel treatment of a political prisoner--Angora greyhound--Arrival at Pomegue, the quarantine anchorage of Marseilles.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The vessel was laden with cotton, of which she had nearly 600 bales, so that they were stowed on the quarter-deck, in the waist, and on the forecastle; besides which the cabin was so full, that between the bales and the ceiling there was only room enough to creep to the sleeping berths.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without considerable regret that I took leave of a gentleman whose unabated hospitality I had partaken of for seventy-six days.
