1
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From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
10
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From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
13
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From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
1772
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From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
22
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From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
3
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From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
9
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From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
anew
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
chronometers
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From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
Deptford
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From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
set up or found
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
the act of departing
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
Hugh
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From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
MadeiranounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
absolutely essential
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
a brief written record
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
Palliser
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From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
Sheerness
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From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
transport commercially
From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On June 22, the ship, being again ready for sea, sailed from Sheerness and joined the Adventure in Plymouth Sound on July 3.
required or under orders
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
up to a particular time
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser again visited the ships in Plymouth Sound, and the chronometers being set going in the presence of the astronomers and the chief officers, the ships at length, on July 13, set sail and shaped a course for Madeira.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser went down to see the alterations made in an effectual manner.
at the time that
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus it will be seen that there was a delay of nearly three months after the expedition was supposed to be ready, before it was fully prepared for sea.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The Resolution, being ready for sea, sailed from Deptford on April 9, 1772; but after being joined by the Adventure, she was detained by contrary winds till May 10, when, both again sailing, the Resolution was found to be so crank [Note 1] that it was necessary to lower her upper works, and for this purpose she put into Sheerness.
