used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
(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 All ways apparently led to Cathay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
from appearances alone
From this reading All ways apparently led to Cathay.
awaking
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From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what if there were a northern route?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
CathaynounUS /kæˈθeɪ/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading All ways apparently led to Cathay.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The Portuguese held the eastern route, the Spaniards the western route to the Spice Islands.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Portuguese held the eastern route, the Spaniards the western route to the Spice Islands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But what if there were a northern route?
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading All ways apparently led to Cathay.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
NORTH-EASTadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But what if there were a northern route?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading The Portuguese held the eastern route, the Spaniards the western route to the Spice Islands.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The Portuguese held the eastern route, the Spaniards the western route to the Spice Islands.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The Portuguese held the eastern route, the Spaniards the western route to the Spice Islands.
SpicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But what if there were a northern route?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading All ways apparently led to Cathay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But what if there were a northern route?
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The Portuguese held the eastern route, the Spaniards the western route to the Spice Islands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what if there were a northern route?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should England not find a way to that glorious land by taking a northern course?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SEARCH FOR A NORTH-EAST PASSAGE England was now awaking from her sleep--too late to possess the Spice Islands--too late for India and the Cape of Good Hope--too late, it would seem, for the New World.
