234
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From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
being joined in close association
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
make right or correct
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
cruisesnounUS /ˈkruːzɪz/
plural of “cruise” — an ocean trip taken for pleasure
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
true confidential information
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
extreame
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From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
KeelingverbUS /ˈkiːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “keel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
immediately past
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
mainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
the force of workers available
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
a brief written record
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
and nothing more
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
for each
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
PERILSnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
sidelights
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From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
top-sayle
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From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
under normal conditions
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading In the last chapter but one we saw that the third voyage had been financially satisfactory.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are a few sidelights which show that these voyages were not mere pleasure cruises.
whereof
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From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading PERILS AND ADVENTURES It is only by examining the official correspondence which passed between the Company’s servants and themselves that we are able to get a correct insight into the lesser, though usually more human, details connected with these ships.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If this particular one earned 234 per cent. it was by sheer hard work on the part of the men and of the ships.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Captain Keeling writes that he had, whilst in the East, to buy “of the Dutch a maine top-sayle (whereof we had extreame want) and delivered them a note to the Company, to receive twelve pounds twelve shillings for the same.”
