Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

later than; following

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

exhale hard

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

toward home

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

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From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

the act of departing

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

on one occasion

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

on the contrary

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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 The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

not often

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

a special situation

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

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

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

lacking protection or defense

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

precisely as stated

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

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

From this reading It was necessary now to determine exactly upon our mode of proceeding, and this was the plan we adopted.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

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

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

at the time that

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

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 west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading WE CRUISE OFF CARTHAGENA AWAITING THE GALLEON, AND I FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE SPANIARDS In three days after leaving the Samballas Islands, we had beat so far to the norwest, that we counted upon being rather to windward of Carthagena, and from nine to twelve leagues distance from the coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The west winds blow here with very little intermission, the land-breeze being very slight when it does come, which is but seldom.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, it was clear, that the first thing which we had to do, was to ascertain whether the Patache, or galleon, was still in Carthagena, and if so, when she would probably come out.

a late time of life

From this reading The prize which we expected was a private Patache, or treasure-ship, which, not waiting the convoy of the great fleet which sails once in every three years from the West Indies for Spain, intended, as we were informed by Mr. Pratt’s prisoner, to risk the chances of the homeward passage unprotected.