steerage
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What were our "light afflictions" compared with those of the multitudes crowded into their stifling steerages, so devoid of conveniences and comforts!
From Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. by Greeley, Horace
He had worked for many hours on a letter to Istra in which he avoided mention of such indecent matters as steerages and immigrants.
From Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man by Lewis, Sinclair
Rumours and legends were current in the steerages about his antecedents.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Truly, the records of the steerages of men-of-war are full of most melancholy examples of early dissipation, disease, disgrace, and death.
From White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War by Melville, Herman
The second cabin, to return, is thus a modified oasis in the very heart of the steerages.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Vocabulary lists containing steerage
The Devil's Arithmetic
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 1
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