adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
Adventuressnoun
a woman adventurer
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In this vessel my father bought me a passage.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
CadiznounUS /kəˈdiːz/
an ancient port city in southwestern Spain
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this vessel my father bought me a passage.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this vessel my father bought me a passage.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In this vessel my father bought me a passage.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
purposing
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From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
stavesnounUS /steɪvz/
plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
SWEETHEARTnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this vessel my father bought me a passage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading GOOD-BYE, SWEETHEART Within twelve days of the burial of my mother and the telling of the story of his marriage to her by my father, I was ready to start upon my search.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, he gave me fifty pounds in gold, which was as much as I would risk upon my person, and obtained letters from the Yarmouth firm of merchants to their agents in Cadiz, in which they were advised to advance me such sums as I might need up to a total of one hundred and fifty English pounds, and further to assist me in any way that was possible.
Yarmouth
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From this reading As it chanced a vessel was about to sail from Yarmouth to Cadiz.
yewnounUS /juː/
wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
From this reading She was named the “Adventuress,” of one hundred tons burden, and carried wool and other goods outwards, purposing to return with a cargo of wine and yew staves for bows.
