Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

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

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

any thing at all

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

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From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

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

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

for the reason that

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

carefully weighed

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

command with authority

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

divisible by two

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

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

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

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

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

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

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

having a crew

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

not any; not one

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

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From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

many times at short intervals

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

and nothing more

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

the local environment

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

only a very short time before

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

not in physical motion

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

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

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading THE LAKE There now only remains the geography of our country to be treated of before the history is commenced.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

not yet discovered

From this reading Many parts are still unexplored, and scarce anything known of their extent, even by repute.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until Felix Aquila's time, the greater portion, indeed, had not even a name.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now the most striking difference between the country as we know it and as it was known to the ancients is the existence of the great Lake in the centre of the island.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

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

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading From the Red Rocks (by the Severn) hither, the most direct route a galley can follow is considered to be about 200 miles in length, and it is a journey which often takes a week even for a vessel well manned, because the course, as it turns round the islands, faces so many points of the compass, and therefore the oarsmen are sure to have to labour in the teeth of the wind, no matter which way it blows.