1612
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From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
740,000
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From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
co-operation
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From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
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 Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
set up or found
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
something that is lost
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
the force of workers available
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
not any; not one
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
come into possession of
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
stock-holders
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From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Until that year the custom had been for a number of men to subscribe together for one particular voyage out and home.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was found by no means satisfactory, for it meant there was too much rivalry and no co-operation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SHIPS AND TRADE We alluded on an earlier page to what were known as “separate” voyages.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1612 the owners of the different stocks joined together and made one common capital of £740,000.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Before one voyage was completed another would be sent out, and it happened that out in the East several agents in their zeal to obtain cargoes for their ships would be found bidding against each other, to the great advantage of the natives and the loss of the English stock-holders.
