Chapter XXVII · Piratical Voyage under George Anson--Unparalleled

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

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

having companions or an escort

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

unite into one

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

characterized by great determination

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

an opposing military force

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

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 MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

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

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

ten 10s

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

engage in

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

having a crew

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

the force of workers available

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

the quality or state of being mortal

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

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

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

transport commercially

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

-ing form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

required or under orders

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

of or relating to a territory

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

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

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading The statesmen of England had now become penetrated with the idea that, in order to consolidate their territorial supremacy, they must make their country the undisputed mistress of the seas.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

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

From this reading A fleet of six vessels, manned by fourteen hundred men and accompanied by two victualling-ships, was placed under the command of George Anson, a captain in the naval service.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

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

From this reading War was declared against Spain in 1739, and the king determined to attack that power in her distant settlements and deprive her, if possible, of her possessions in America, and especially in Peru.

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

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MORTALITY--ARRIVAL AND SOJOURN AT JUAN FERNANDEZ--A PRIZE--CAPTURE OF PAITA--PREPARATIONS TO ATTACK THE MANILLA GALLEON--DISAPPOINTMENT--FORTUNATE ARRIVAL AT TINIAN--ROMANTIC ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND--A STORM--ANSON'S SHIP DRIVEN OUT TO SEA--THE ABANDONED CREW SET ABOUT BUILDING A BOAT--RETURN OF THE CENTURION--BATTLE WITH THE MANILLA GALLEON--ANSON'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND--THE PROCEEDS OF THE CRUISE.

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

From this reading It was supposed that the principal resources of the enemy would be by this means cut off, and that the Spanish would be reduced to the necessity of suing for peace, deprived as they would be of the returns of that treasure by which alone they could be enabled to support the drains of a foreign war.