Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

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

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

later than; following

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

(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 Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

cooked in hot water

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

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

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

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From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

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

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

set up or found

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

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

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

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

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

not any; not one

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

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

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

established beyond doubt

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

of or relating to or having or resembling scurvy

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

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From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

transport commercially

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

in the near future

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

for that reason; as a result

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

with that or this or it

From this reading I acquainted Captain Furneaux therewith, and ordered him to get his ship in readiness to put to sea as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

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

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But as Captain Furneaux had now, in a great measure, cleared up that point, I could have no business there; and therefore came to a resolution to continue our researches to the east, between the latitudes of 41 deg. and 46 deg..

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

the activity of making visits

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

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

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

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

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading Being now satisfied, that enough was to be got for the crews of both ships, I gave orders that they should be boiled, with wheat and portable broth, every morning for breakfast; and with peas and broth for dinner; knowing from experience, that these vegetables, thus dressed, are extremely beneficial, in removing all manner of scorbutic complaints.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading I have already mentioned a desire I had of visiting Van Diemen's Land, in order to inform myself if it made a part of New Holland; and I certainly should have done this, had the winds proved favourable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound, with some Remarks on the Inhabitants._ 1773 May Knowing that scurvy-grass, celery, and other vegetables, were to be found in this sound, I went myself the morning after my arrival, at day-break, to look for some, and returned on board at breakfast with a boat-load.