27th
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From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
terminate
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
coastedverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪd/
past form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the act of departing
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
let have
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
engage in
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
Mowee
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From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
not any; not one
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
Owhyhee
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From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
continue talking
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
quitted
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From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
unusual or striking
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
RemoveverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
removesnounUS /riˈmuːvz/
plural of “remove” — degree of figurative distance or separation
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
ResidencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
transport commercially
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
Tamaahmaah
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From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On that morning, at day break, we discovered the mountains of Owhyhee, at the distance of ten leagues.
Terremytee
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From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
up to a particular time
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
WahoonounUS /wəˈhuː/
upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No land was seen from the time we quitted the Fox Islands, till the 27th of January.
water-spout
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the afternoon, we were close in with the land, and coasted along the north side of the island.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Voyage to Sandwich Islands--Make Owhyhee--Touch at Mowee--Proceed to Wahoo--Tamaahmaah and other chiefs come on board--Author resides three months with the King--Account of his mode of life--Remove to the house of Isaac Davis--Account of him--Death of Terremytee, the King’s brother, and transactions that took place on that occasion--Remarkable water-spout--Author receives a grant of land from the King, to which he removes--Residence there--Arrival of the ship Duke of Portland--Anecdotes of the King--Departure from the Sandwich Islands.
