Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

later than; following

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

a quantity of money

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

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

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

tropical American tree producing cacao beans

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

characterized by great determination

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

set up or found

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

an old form of “has”

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

march in a procession

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

the force of workers available

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

plural of “monsoon” — a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

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

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

make stronger

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

not used up

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

determined

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

express in words

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

required or under orders

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

characterized by violent emotions or behavior

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These considerations determined the commodore to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, and to reinforce the _Gloucester_ with the best part of the crew.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

up to a particular time

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

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

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

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

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

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

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

in or at the place that

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

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

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading OUR PROCEEDINGS AT CHEQUETAN AND ON THE ADJACENT COAST, TILL OUR SETTING SAIL FOR ASIA The next morning after our coming to an anchor in the harbour of Chequetan, we sent about ninety of our men well armed on shore; forty of whom were ordered to march into the country, as hath been mentioned, and the remaining fifty were employed to cover the watering-place, and to prevent any interruption from the natives.

belonging to which person

From this reading Here too it was agreed, after a mature consultation, to destroy the _Tryal's_ prize, as well as the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, whose fate had been before resolved on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here we compleated the unloading of the _Carmelo_ and _Carmin_, which we had begun at sea; that is to say, we took out of them the indico, cacao, and cochineal, with some iron for ballast, which were all the goods we intended to preserve, though they did not amount to a tenth of their cargoes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Indeed the _Tryal's_ prize was in good repair, and fit for the sea; but as the whole numbers on board our squadron did not amount to the complement of a fourth-rate man-of-war, we found it was impossible to divide them into three ships without rendering each of those ships incapable of navigating in safety through the tempestuous weather we had reason to expect on the coast of China, where we supposed we should arrive about the time of the change of the monsoons.