used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
anew
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
the first light of day
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
set up or found
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
only a very short time before
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
Jago
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
leenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
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 Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
mainmastnoun
the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
with speed
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
refitnounUS /riˈfɪt/
outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
Regla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
not used up
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
except for; apart from
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
spars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
St
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From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
possessing sweep
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
carry out
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
a special situation
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
undamagedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈdæmədʒd/
not harmed or spoiled; sound
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading A large tent or pavilion was quickly built from our sails, sweeps, and remaining spars, beneath which every thing valuable and undamaged was stored before nightfall.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
weanverbUS /wiːn/
gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
From this reading I thought it possible that a residence in Cuba for a season, aloof from traders and their transactions, might wean me from Africa; but three months had hardly elapsed, before I found myself sailing out of the harbor of St. Jago de Cuba to take, in Jamaica, a cargo of merchandise for the coast, and then to return and refit for slaves in Cuba.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My voyage began with a gale, which for three days swept us along on a tolerably good course, but on the night of the third, after snapping my mainmast on a lee shore, I was forced to beach the schooner in order to save our lives and cargo from destruction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before I went to sea again, I took a long holiday with full pockets, among my old friends at Regla and Havana.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Fortunately, we effected our landing with complete success, and at dawn I found my gallant little craft a total wreck on an uninhabited key.
