Chapter XIII

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From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

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From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

the act of departing

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

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From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

increase twofold

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

being one more than ten

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

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From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

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From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

ten 10s

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

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From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

march in a procession

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

go across or through

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

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 The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

toward the south

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

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From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

from that place or that time

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

a special situation

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

a large number or amount

From this reading She had procured a cargo of about one hundred and fifty tons of seal oil, and eleven thousand skins, at the island of Guadaloupe, on the coast of California, and had put into Wahoo for the purpose of procuring refreshments.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading In the beginning of April we descried the mountains of Otaheite, but did not touch at that island.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ship in which I left the Sandwich islands was called the Duke of Portland, commanded by captain Spence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every thing being ready, we sailed from Hanaroora on the 4th of March, and stood to the southward with pleasant weather.

a late time of life

From this reading Departure from Wahoo--Pass Otaheite--Double Cape-Horn--Arrival at Rio Janeiro--Transactions there, during a residence of nearly two years--Voyage home--and from thence to the United States.