5
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From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
6000
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From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The Cod fishery was carried on with success and advantage.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Cod fishery was carried on with success and advantage.
for the most part
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading The Cod fishery was carried on with success and advantage.
CommercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
without stop or interruption
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
Eustatia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
fisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading The Cod fishery was carried on with success and advantage.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
MolassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Cod fishery was carried on with success and advantage.
PortugalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəl/
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
retailingnounUS /ˈriːteɪlɪŋ/
the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
RumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
SchoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
not often
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Cod fishery was carried on with success and advantage.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
up to a particular time
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
precisely as stated
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading This Virginia voyage was seldom very profitable, but as it served to keep the crews together, it was continued till more advantageous employment offered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of Inhabitants was estimated at between 5 and 6000.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
WheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Schooners were employed on the fishing banks in the summer, and in the autumn were laden with Fish, Rum, Molasses, and the produce of the country, and sent to Virginia and Maryland, and there spent the winter retailing their cargoes, and in return brought Corn and Wheat and Tobacco.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Commerce of this town was chiefly with Spain and Portugal and the West Indies, especially with St. Eustatia.
