used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
make right or correct
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
Dalrymple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
EmbarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
set up or found
From this reading I found him in a puzzle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
only a very short time before
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
come into possession of
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
others
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From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
privateer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
prize-money
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From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading I found him in a puzzle.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
except for; apart from
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
SenegalnounUS /ˌsenəˈɡɔːl/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
a special situation
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A great deal of prize-money being due to us, I called upon the agent at Port Royal to obtain an advance.
Weatherall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
which person or people
From this reading Owing to the death of Captain Weatherall and so many of the officers, he hardly knew whether those who applied to him were entitled to prize-money or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sail for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty--Fall in with a Gale--Boy overboard--Nearly drowned in attempting to save him--See the owners at Liverpool--Embark in the Dalrymple for the Coast of Africa--Arrive off Senegal.
produce a literary work
From this reading Whether he thought I appeared more honest than the others, or from what cause I know not, he requested me, as I knew every thing that had passed, to remain with him for a short time; and finding that I could read and write well, he obtained from me correct lists of the privateer's crew, with those who were killed, and on what occasion.
