used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
AlligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
in a state of sleep
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
exhale hard
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
Guelphic
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From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
and nothing more
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
KnighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
set down according to a plan
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
go away from a place
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
MacLeodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
MANGALORE
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From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
the force of workers available
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
in motion
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
not any; not one
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
on one occasion
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
Phillip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
get by special effort
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
transport commercially
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
move stealthily
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Captain Harrison and Mr. Bull then landed to report themselves, and I asked them to dinner.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was in bed at this time, and one of my chief constables came and informed me that the schooner was drifting fast on to the rocks, and the surf on the beach was running so high that it was impossible to send out a boat, adding that no man could be seen on board, and that they must all be asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
in the direction of
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
precisely as stated
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
at the time that
From this reading When this was over I told them they must return at once to their ship and look to her safety, that I should send a trusty constable and a few men with them, and that, should it come to blow hard, they must immediately slip away from the moorings and stand out to sea until the weather moderated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
WrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading MANGALORE CATTLE STATION Wreck of the _Friendship_—I am attacked by Captain Harrison and MacLeod—I receive the Royal Guelphic Order of Knighthood—Secure the sheep and cattle station of “Mangalore” in Port Phillip with my brother—Leave Norfolk Island—Visit to Mangalore JUST as these charges were brought against MacLeod, the hired schooner _Friendship_ arrived off the island with Government provisions and stores, and after exchanging signals she made fast to a large buoy and moorings which had been laid down some months before by his Majesty’s ship _Alligator_.
but in spite of that
From this reading They returned to their vessel, but about midnight it blew very hard, and at daylight we had a very strong gale; the schooner was then seen dragging the moorings and drifting fast towards the rocks in front of the settlement, yet not a man could be seen moving on board.
