1
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From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
1774
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From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
17th
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From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
2
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From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
move towards
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
brought-to
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From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
being joined in close association
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
set up or found
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
isletsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪts/
plural of “islet” — a small island
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
Marquesas
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From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
not any; not one
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
come into possession of
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
Otaheite
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From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
bring forth or yield
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
soundingsnounUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋz/
plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
up to a particular time
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we ran along the coast, the natives appeared in several places armed with long spears and clubs; and some were got together on one side of the creek.
at the time that
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 1/2 N., which, upon a nearer approach, we found to be a string of low islets connected together by a reef of coral rocks.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading We ranged the northwest coast, at the distance of one mile from shore, to three quarters of its length, which in the whole is near four leagues, when we came to a creek or inlet that seemed to open a communication into the lake in the middle of the isle.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Description of several Islands discovered, or seen in the Passage from the Marquesas to Otaheite; with an Account of a Naval Review._ 1774 April With a fine easterly wind I steered S.W.--S.W. by W. and W. by S. till the 17th, at ten o'clock in the morning, when land was seen bearing W.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As I wanted to obtain some knowledge of the produce of these half- drowned isles, we brought-to, hoisted out a boat, and sent the master in to sound; there being no soundings without.
