used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
AlbuquerquenounUS /ˈælbəkərki/
the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
Almeida
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From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He busied himself with charts and the art of navigation.
BALBOAnounUS /bɑːlˈboʊə/
the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading He busied himself with charts and the art of navigation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading He busied himself with charts and the art of navigation.
circumnavigationnoun
traveling around something (by ship or plane)
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
cruisedverbUS /kruːzd/
past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
the act of discovering something
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He busied himself with charts and the art of navigation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
MagellannounUS /məˈdʒelən/
Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
MalaccanounUS /məˈlækə/
stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading He busied himself with charts and the art of navigation.
not any; not one
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
PACIFICnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
PortugalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəl/
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
SpicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had served under Almeida, and with Albuquerque had helped in the conquest of Malacca.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
migratory
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He dreamt of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing _west_, and after a time he laid his schemes before the King of Portugal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading BALBOA SEES THE PACIFIC OCEAN It is said that Ferdinand Magellan, the hero of all geographical discovery, with his circumnavigation of the whole round world, had cruised about the Spice Islands, but what he really knew of them from personal experience no one knows.
a late time of life
From this reading After seven years of a "vivid life of adventure by sea and land, a life of siege and shipwreck, of war and wandering," inaction became impossible.
