1795
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
1831
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
1860
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
in the past
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
Battoo
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From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
Gillis
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From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
of great significance or value
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
a single distinct event
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
immediately past
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
MalaysnounUS /məˈleɪz/
plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
not any; not one
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
an amount of time
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
profitablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəbli/
in a productive way
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
Qualah
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From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
try to get or reach
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading For this important service our country is indebted to Captain Charles M. Endicott and Captain James D. Gillis of Salem, Massachusetts.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
transport commercially
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
shipmasters
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From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
SumatranounUS /ˌsuːˈmɑːtrə/
a mountainous island in western Indonesia
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE “FRIENDSHIP” (1831) The first American vessel to load pepper on the coast of Sumatra was the Salem schooner _Rajah_ in 1795, and the last ship under the stars and stripes to seek a cargo on that coast was the _Australia_ of Salem in 1860.
at the time that
From this reading When the United States frigate _Potomac_ was ordered to the East Indies seventy-five years ago with instructions to prepare charts and sailing directions of the Sumatra coast to aid American mariners, her commander reported that “this duty has been much more ably performed than it could have been with our limited materials.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
which person or people
From this reading The former, who was master of the _Friendship_ when she was seized by the Malays at Qualah Battoo has been trading on this coast for more than fifteen years, during which period he has, profitably for his country, filled up the delay incident to a pepper voyage, by a careful and reliable survey of the coast, of which no chart was previously extant that could be relied on.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
a late time of life
From this reading Between these years the trade with that far off island was chiefly in the hands of the merchants and shipmasters of Salem.
