Chapter XLIV · Chapter 44

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

past form of “chart” — make a chart of

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

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 DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

at any time

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

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 "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

a message received and understood

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

an amount of time

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

the act of stealing valuable things from a place

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

the act of stealing valuable things from a place

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

located far away spatially

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had run across the Southern Pacific carrying his life in his hand.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

Dutch navigator who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1603-1659)

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We lie entirely at the mercy of the Dutch East India Company's geography for the outline of this part of the coast of New Holland: for it does not appear that the ships of any other nation have ever approached it," says an old history of the period.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Some such information as this became known in South America, in which country the English had long been harassing the Spaniards.

during the time that

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.

which person or people

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It reached the ears of one William Dampier, a Somersetshire man, who had lived a life of romance and adventure with the buccaneers, pillaging and plundering foreign ships in these remote regions of the earth.

but in spite of that

From this reading DAMPIER DISCOVERS HIS STRAIT It was not long before the great stretch of coast-line carefully charted by Tasman became known to the English, and while the Dutch were yet busy exploring farther, Dampier--the first Englishman to visit the country--had already set foot on its shores.