1690
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From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
1715
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From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
1788
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From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
1805
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From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
1810
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From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
35
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From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
in actual fact
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
Brazils
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From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
Colquhoun's
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From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
Dr
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From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
FisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
set down according to a plan
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
NantucketnounUS /nænˈtʌkɪt/
an island resort off Cape Cod; formerly a center of the whaling industry
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
refersverbUS /rəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
only a very short time before
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _American Whale Fishery._--The whale fishery first attracted the attention of the Americans in 1690, and originated at the island of Nantucket, in boats from the shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
sloops
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From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
tonnagenounUS /ˈtʌnədʒ/
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In 1715, six sloops, of thirty-eight tons burden each, were employed in this fishery, from that island.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
whalebonenoun
a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
From this reading We have already given Dr. Colquhoun’s estimate of the value of the whale oil and whalebone imported into Great Britain from 1805 to 1810.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
which person or people
From this reading From 1788, this table is made up from the annual accounts laid before Parliament; and the number of ships, and the tonnage, always refers to the number of those who actually _cleared out_ for Greenland.
a late time of life
From this reading For many years their adventures were confined to the American coast, but as whales grew scarce here, they were extended to the Western Islands, and to the Brazils, and at length to the North and South Seas[35].
