used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
CHASEDnounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
chopsnounUS /tʃɑːps/
plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
consigneenoun
the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
dunnage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
fumigatingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “fumigate” — treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
Hongkong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
the act of departing
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
on one occasion
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
PIRATESnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
not used up
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
sampannounUS /ˈsæmpæn/
an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
get by special effort
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
transport commercially
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
specienoun
coins collectively
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
storingverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
Sturgis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Soon after my arrival I was visited by Captain Archer, late in command of the ship Essex, of Salem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CHASED BY PIRATES We made an excellent run over to China after striking into the southeast trades, and sixty days after leaving the Admiralty Islands we anchored off Hongkong.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I at once went on shore and reported to Russell & Sturgis, and learned that we had arrived in a good time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were very few ships in port, teas were low in price and very good in quality, and the consignee said that he could secure me some very desirable chops at reasonable rates, and that if we had any room remaining after investing my owner’s silver, that he could fill me up with cargo, on freight, at remunerative rates.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading This was indeed good news, and I proceeded to land my specie, which the firm at once invested; and after thoroughly cleaning out and fumigating my hold, a quantity of sampan wood was sent off for dunnage, and we commenced receiving and storing our cargo of tea.
