from one side of something to the other
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
CABOTnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
Cabots
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From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
opinion or judgment
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
fro
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From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
Gama
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From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
hold firmly
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
immediately past
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
for more time
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
NEWFOUNDLANDnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
not any; not one
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
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 While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
SAILSnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
Sebastian
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From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
a male human offspring
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
Spain'snounUS /speɪnz/
possessive form of “spain” — a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
Vasco
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From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading They believed with the rest of the world that the coast of China had been reached by sailing westward.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Spain was sending Christopher Columbus to and fro across the Atlantic to the West Indies, while Portugal was rejoicing in the success of Vasco da Gama, John Cabot, in the service of England, was making his way from Bristol to the New World.
in the company of; together with
From this reading News of the first voyage of Columbus had been received by the Cabots--John and his son Sebastian--with infinite admiration.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CABOT SAILS TO NEWFOUNDLAND It was no longer possible for the Old World to keep secret the wealth of the New World.
a late time of life
From this reading English eyes were already straining across the seas, English hands were ready to grasp the treasure that had been Spain's for the last fifty years.
