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A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Richard [Compiler] Walter • Curated US English Learning Edition
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CHAP.
I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.
The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.
The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.
From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.
The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.
Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.
From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes
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A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 8 reading units · Lines 1–8

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CHAP.
/tʃæp/
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I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.
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The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.
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The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.
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From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.
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The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.
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Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.
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From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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Brazil noun US /brəˈzɪl/

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading “From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.”

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Catherine's noun US /ˈkæθrɪnz/

possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading “From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.”

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Cruisers noun US /ˈkruːzərz/

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading “From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes”

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facilitating verb US /fəˈsɪləteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “facilitate” — make easier

From this reading “From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes”

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Helens noun US /ˈhelənz/

plural of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading “I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.”

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Pizarro noun US /pɪˈzɑːroʊ/

Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)

From this reading “The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.”

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Squadron noun US /ˈskwɑːdrən/

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading “I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.”

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thereto adverb US /ˈðertuː/

to that

From this reading “I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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from thence preposition + adverb

In this reading “Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.”

5,317 times in 426,211 chapters
Stay there verb + particle

In this reading “The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.”

9,361 times in 426,211 chapters
sail from verb + particle

In this reading “I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.”

3,333 times in 426,211 chapters
some Account adjective + noun

In this reading “The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.”

1,851 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 78

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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AccountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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AppointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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BaynounUS /beɪ/

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/

the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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CapenounUS /keɪp/

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/

possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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CHAPnounUS /tʃæp/

a boy or man

From this reading CHAP.

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commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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CruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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DeparturenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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DescriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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DirectionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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DonnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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EquipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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facilitatingverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “facilitate” — make easier

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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Fernandes

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From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

Pending verification
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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HelensnounUS /ˈhelənz/

plural of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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HornnounUS /hɔːrn/

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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IInoun

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

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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IncidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

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

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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Juan

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From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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LenounUS /lə/

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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Madera

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From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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Maire

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

From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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Noir

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From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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ObservationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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PassagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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PizarronounUS /pɪˈzɑːroʊ/

Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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PlacenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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PlatenounUS /pleɪt/

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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PortnounUS /pɔːrt/

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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ProceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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sailverbUS /seɪl/

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/

toward the south

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The History of the Spanish Squadron commanded by Don Joseph Pizarro IV.

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SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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St

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From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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StayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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Streights

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From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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thenceadverbUS /ðens/

from that place or that time

From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/

to that

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I. Of the Equipment of the Squadron: the Incidents relating thereto, from its first Appointment to its setting sail from St. Helens II.

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VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading From Madera to St. Catherine's V. Proceedings at St. Catherine's, and a Description of the Place, with a short Account of Brazil VI.

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VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The run from St. Catherine's to Port St. Julian, with some Account of that Port, and of the Country to the southward of the River of Plate VII.

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VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading Departure from the Bay of St. Julian, and the Passage from thence to Streights Le Maire VIII.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Passage from St. Helens to the Island of Madera; with a short Account of that Island, and of our Stay there III.

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XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading From Streights Le Maire to Cape Noir IX. Observations and Directions for facilitating the Passage of our future Cruisers round Cape Horn X. From Cape Noir to the Island of Juan Fernandes

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Chapter 2 of A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV by Richard [Compiler] Walter holds 8 sentences, grouped into 2 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 2 holds 8 sentences of A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.

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Men-of-war
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Anson
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