1773
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From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
45
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From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
48
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From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The reader of this journal must already know that there are two entrances to this bay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
AstronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
deg
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From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
Duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The reader of this journal must already know that there are two entrances to this bay.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The reader of this journal must already know that there are two entrances to this bay.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The reader of this journal must already know that there are two entrances to this bay.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
engage in
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The reader of this journal must already know that there are two entrances to this bay.
NauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
not any; not one
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
ObservationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
a full supply
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
bring forth or yield
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 48' S. It is formed by the land of the Cape to the south, and Five Fingers Point to the north.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
express in words
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The reader of this journal must already know that there are two entrances to this bay.
the act of using
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
(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 _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The south entrance is situated on the north side of Cape West, in latitude 45 deg.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For although this country be far remote from the present trading part of the world, we can, by no means, tell what use future ages may make of the discoveries made in the present.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading _Directions for sailing in and out of Dusky Bay, with an Account of the adjacent Country, its Produce, and Inhabitants: Astronomical and Nautical Observations._ 1773 May As there are few places where I have been in New Zealand that afford the necessary refreshments in such plenty as Dusky Bay, a short description of it, and of the adjacent country, may prove of use to some future navigators, as well as acceptable to the curious reader.
