used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
in addition
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
exhale hard
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
BreezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
make calm or still
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
Cavallies
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From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
Craw-fish
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From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
Fernandez
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
FlawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
Gropers
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From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
It's
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From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
Juan
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
not any; not one
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
and nothing more
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
a full supply
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
cut with a saw
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
not often
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It’s for the most part calm at night, only now and then a Flaw blows from the high Land over us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
precisely as stated
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
warn'd
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
in or at the place that
From this reading Near the Rocks there are very good Fish of several sorts, particularly large Craw-fish under the Rocks easy to be caught; also Cavallies, Gropers, and other good Fish in so great plenty any where near the Shore, that I never saw the like, but at the best fishing Season in _Newfoundland_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading [Sidenote: _Account of Juan Fernandez._] whole time he was here, he seldom knew the Wind to blow off from the Sea, but only in small Breezes that never brought in a Sea, nor held two hours: but he warn’d us to be on our guard against the Wind off shore, which blew very strong sometimes.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The Wind blows always over the Land, and at worst along shore, which makes no Sea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Bay is all deep Water, and you may carry in Ships close to the Rocks, if occasion require.
