used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
coastedverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪd/
past form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
coastlinenounUS /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
the outline of a coast
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
one or the other of two
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
the organ of sight
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
Hartog
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From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
ten 10s
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
new-found
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From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
not one, and not any
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
an amount of time
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We offered food and other articles, but, although the canoe came quite close to us, none of her people could be induced to come on board.
on the contrary
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
STATEN
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From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Toward the end of the third day we encountered a canoe, the largest we had seen, containing upward of one hundred natives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
at the time that
From this reading These natives appeared to be strong and fierce, nor did they show the least fear of us, but rather an intention to begin hostilities when an opportunity should offer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STATEN LAND Hartog believed, from an ancient Portuguese chart which we had with us, that an island continent lay to the south-east, and after a lengthened period, during which we encountered bad weather and rough sea, we sighted a formidable coastline, which appeared to be a mainland extending on either side as far as the eye could reach.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We coasted along this new-found country for several days in search of a landing place, without being able to find one, the coast being a continuous line of precipitous rocks.
