1493
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From this reading The new fleet was ready by September 1493.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
in the past
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new fleet was ready by September 1493.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
dearthnounUS /dɜːrθ/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading There was no dearth of volunteers this time.
the act of departing
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The new fleet was ready by September 1493.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
High-born
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From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
ten 10s
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
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 High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
the force of workers available
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no dearth of volunteers this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The new fleet was ready by September 1493.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The new fleet was ready by September 1493.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no dearth of volunteers this time.
thirstingverbUS /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no dearth of volunteers this time.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was no dearth of volunteers this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading There was no dearth of volunteers this time.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading High-born Spaniards, thirsting for the wealth of the Indies, offered their services, while Columbus took his brother James and a Benedictine monk chosen by the Pope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three largest ships were some four hundred tons' burden, with fourteen smaller craft and crews of fifteen thousand men.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A GREAT NEW WORLD The departure of Columbus six months later on his second voyage was a great contrast to the uncertain start of a year ago.
