11
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From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
13th
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From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
1709
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From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
1772
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From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
22
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From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
54
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From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
anew
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
AustralnounUS /ˈɔːstrəl/
the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
AUSTRALIS
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From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
Benoit
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From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
BESTOWEDverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
CALEDONIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
CircumcisionnounUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈsɪʒən/
(Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
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 The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
HEBRIDESnounUS /ˈhebrɪdiz/
a group of more than 500 islands off the western coast of Scotland
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
HONORSnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
OMAI
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From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
on one occasion
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
PETTYadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading He left Plymouth on the 13th of July, 1772, and the Cape of Good Hope on the 22d of November.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
required or under orders
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
TAHITInounUS /təˈhiːti/
an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
TAHITIANnoun
a native or inhabitant of Tahiti
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
THEFTSnounUS /θefts/
plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The English Government now determined to despatch an expedition in search of the supposed Southern or Austral continent.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
WATER-SPOUTS
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From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A Frenchman, by the name of Benoit, had seen in 1709, to the south of the Cape of Good Hope, in latitude 54° and in longitude 11° East, what he believed to be land, naming it Cape Circumcision.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Cook was placed in command of the Resolution and Adventure, and instructed to endeavor to find this cape and satisfy himself whether it formed part of the great continent in question.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
ZEALANDnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading SHIPS--AURORA AUSTRALIS--NEW ZEALAND--SIX WATER-SPOUTS AT ONCE--TAHITI AGAIN--PETTY THEFTS OF THE NATIVES--COOK VISITS THE TAHITIAN THEATRE--OMAI--ARRIVAL AT THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS--THE FLEET WITNESS A FEAST OF HUMAN FLESH--THE NEW HEBRIDES--NEW CALEDONIA--RETURN HOME--HONORS BESTOWED UPON COOK.
