300
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From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
AccidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
(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 carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(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 They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
Barca
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From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
have
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
for the reason that
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
lacking funds
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
CasksnounUS /kæsks/
plural of “cask” — the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
condemn'd
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From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
ConsciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
cruize
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From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
East-Indies
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From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
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 Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
apart from; not including
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
Fly-Boat
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From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
set up or found
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
hoop'd
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From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
HoopsnounUS /huːps/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
JointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
KetchnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
the act of departing
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
Longa
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From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
Lovering
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From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
make reference to
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
absolutely essential
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
others
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From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
OwnersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
PelicannounUS /ˈpeləkən/
large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
PrizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
propos'd
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From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
established beyond doubt
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
Pyrate
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From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
with low volume
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
Rhode
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From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
only a very short time before
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
SharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
transport commercially
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
Ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
SouthwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
steer'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
carry out
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here they condemn'd the Fly-Boat and Ketch, but found a great Difficulty in getting the _Pelican_ condemn'd, the _English_ Owners putting in their Claim; but, at length, a _Scotch_ Lawyer did their Business, upon leaving 300 l. in his Hands to bear the Charge of any future Suit.
validadjectiveUS /ˈvælɪd/
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
victualled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
in or at the place that
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They carried this Prize to join the others, and turning all the Prisoners ashore, except what were necessary to condemn their Prizes; they stood, with a Fleet of four Sail, for _Rhode Island_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They being fitted for the Sea, they set Sail and steer'd for the _Cape_ of _Good Hope_, which they doubled in the Month of _June_, made the best of their Way to _Madagascar_, and went into _Augustine_ Bay, where they victualled and watered, but before this was done it was _August_, which was too late to go to the _East-Indies_; which they propos'd to do with Design, to cruize on the _Moors_, not intending to Pyrate among the _Europeans_, but honestly and quietly to rob what _Moors_ fell in their Way, and return home with clean Consciences, and clean, but full Hands, within the limited Time of their Commission.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They fitted this Ship for a long Voyage, out of the Joint Stock of the Company; but Iron Hoops being scarce in _New England_, they were obliged to take Casks hoop'd with Wood, which I mention, because it proved the Ruin of their Voyage to the _East Indies_ for a whole Year.
a late time of life
From this reading Captain _Lovering_ dying here, the Ship's Company bought the _Pelican_, broke up the _Barca Longa_, sent her Owners their Shares, and got a Commission for the Master to cruize Southward as far as the Line, and to be valid for eighteen Months certain, two Years allowing for Accidents.
