Chapter IV

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From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

later than; following

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

(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 They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

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

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

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

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

brought into existence

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

the lower side of anything

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

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

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

twice as great or many

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

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

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

at a previous time

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

set up or found

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

the quality of being humane

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

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

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

a small island

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

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From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

roused to anger

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

the force of workers available

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

not any; not one

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

and nothing more

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

a stipulated condition

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

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From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

except for; apart from

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

transport commercially

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

carry out

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

near that time or date

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

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

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

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

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

at the time that

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

in or at the place that

From this reading After some Time cruizing along the Coast, the Pyrates doubled the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, and shaped their Course for _Madagascar_, where, being drunk and mad, they knock'd their Ship on the Head, at the _South_ End of the Island, at a Place called by the Natives _Elexa_; the Country thereabouts was governed by a King, named _Mafaly_.

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

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

a Caucasian

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

which person or people

From this reading _White_ was marked out for a Sacrifice by one of these Villains, who, for I know not what Reason, had sworn his Death, which he escaped thus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the Crew, who had a Friendship for _White_, knew this Fellow's Design, to kill him in the Night, and therefore advised him to lye between him and the Ship's Side, with Intention to save him; which indeed he did, but was himself shot dead by the murderous Villain, who mistook him for _White_; but this by the Bye.

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

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading When the Ship struck, Captain _White_, Captain _Boreman_, (born in the Isle of _White_, formerly a Lieutenant of a Man of War, but in the Merchants Service when he fell into the Hands of the Pyrates) Captain _Bowen_ and some other Prisoners got to the Long-Boat, and with broken Oars and Barrel Staves, which they found in the Bottom of the Boat, paddled to _Augustine_ Bay; that is about 14 or 15 Leagues from the Wreck where they landed, and were kindly received by the King of _Bavaw_ (the Name of that Part of the Island) who spoke good _English_.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading They staid here a Year and a half at the King's Expence, who gave them a plentiful Allowance of Provision, as was his Custom to all White Men, who met with any Misfortune on his Coast; his Humanity not only provided for all such, but the first _European_ Vessel that came in, he always obliged them to take in the unfortunate People, let the Vessel be what it would; for he had no Notion of any Difference between Pyrates and Merchants.