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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
abundant
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
accommodated
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
affairs
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
all
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
appeal
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
captainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
certain
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
considering
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
cooking
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
despotic
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
emigrants
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
enough
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
evident
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
extent
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
fact
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
few
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
fire
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
five
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
four
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
galley
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
hatchesnounUS /ˈhatches/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
hours
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
hundred
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
indispensable
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
kindled
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
large
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
lies
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
made
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
main
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
makes
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
martial-law
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
mention
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
necessary
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
now
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
number
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
occupants
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
often
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
only
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
ordinances
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
otherwise
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
outward-bound
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
passagenounUS /ˈpassage/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
passengers
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
planted
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
power
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
pretty
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
regulated
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
room
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
sea
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
ships
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
small
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From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
some
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
sort
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From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
steerage
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
stove
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From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
there
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From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
too
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For the emigrants in these ships are under a sort of martial-law; and in all their affairs are regulated by the despotic ordinances of the captain.
unscrupulous
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
use
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From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But it was otherwise now; for we had four or five hundred in the steerage; and all their cooking was to be done by one fire; a pretty large one, to be sure, but, nevertheless, small enough, considering the number to be accommodated, and the fact that the fire was only to be kindled at certain hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the outward-bound passage, there were so few occupants of the steerage, that they had abundant room to do their cooking at this galley.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have made some mention of the “galley,” or great stove for the steerage passengers, which was planted over the main hatches.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And though it is evident, that to a certain extent this is necessary, and even indispensable; yet, as at sea no appeal lies beyond the captain, he too often makes unscrupulous use of his power.
