1787
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From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
ALGERINE
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From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
subject to appointment
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
BLIGHnounUS /blaɪ/
British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
BOUNTYnounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
bread-fruit
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From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the act of burning something
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
put or send forth
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
Deptford
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From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
dockedverbUS /dɑːkt/
past form of “dock” — come into dock
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
EIGHTEENadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
fixturesnounUS /ˈfɪkstʃərz/
plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
garden-pots
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From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
ten 10s
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
INCIDENTSnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
IslandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
LAUNCHverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
MARVELLOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
the force of workers available
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
MUTINEERSnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
petitionedverbUS /pəˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “petition” — write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
PIRACYnounUS /ˈpaɪrəsi/
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
PITCAIRN's
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From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
plantersnounUS /ˈplæntərz/
plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
REMOVALnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
express the need or desire for
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
SUBSEQUENTadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
SUFFERINGSnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
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 VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Her cabin was fitted with a false floor cut full of holes sufficient to receive one thousand or more garden-pots.
TIMORnounUS /tiˈmɔːr/
an island in Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago; the largest and most eastern of the Lesser Sunda Islands
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
VANCOUVERnounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
victualled
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From this reading She was victualled for fifteen months, and laden with trinkets for the South Sea Islanders.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
which person or people
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
William
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From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VOYAGE OF THE BOUNTY--A MUTINY--BLIGH, THE CAPTAIN, WITH EIGHTEEN MEN, CAST ADRIFT IN THE LAUNCH--INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE FROM TAHITI TO TIMOR--TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS AND A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE--ARRIVAL OF THE MUTINEERS AT TAHITI--THEIR REMOVAL TO PITCAIRN's ISLAND--SUBSEQUENT HISTORY--VOYAGE OF VANCOUVER--ALGERINE PIRACY--BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA--PROUD POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Lieutenant William Bligh, who had been round the world with Cook, was appointed to command her.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1787, the merchants and planters of England, interested in his Majesty's West India possessions, petitioned the king to cause the bread-fruit tree to be introduced into these islands; and, in accordance with this request, the armed transport Bounty, of two hundred and fifteen tons, was purchased and docked at Deptford to be furnished with the proper fixtures.
