used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
anew
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
Australis
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From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
endeavoured
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From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
Endraght
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From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
Hartog
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From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
engage in
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
a particular point in time
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
not any; not one
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
bring forth or yield
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
try to get or reach
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
Terra
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From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A present of some nails and beads thrown among them seemed, for the moment, to produce a good effect, but on our attempt to land being renewed the natives again showed signs of opposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Hartog endeavoured to make them understand that no injury was intended, but his friendly advances met with no success.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Endraght" was accordingly brought to anchor near to the mouth of a river on the coast, and preparations were made to explore the stream in one of the ship's boats for some distance along its banks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE VOYAGE CONTINUED Dirk Hartog, convinced that he had discovered the continent known as Terra Australis, determined now to seek the gold and gems which this fabled land was said to contain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the course of the afternoon we attempted a landing, but as the boat neared the shore a number of natives ran down to the water's edge with spears in their hands, and with loud cries forbade our progress.
