from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
at or in the front
From this reading Just ahead, rising out of the sea, is the Isthmus of Panama.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GREAT GATUN DAM.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
cathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
DAMnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading AT THE GREAT GATUN DAM.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
Fenton
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From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
galleonsnounUS /ˈɡæliənz/
plural of “galleon” — a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
GATUN
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From this reading AT THE GREAT GATUN DAM.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AT THE GREAT GATUN DAM.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading Just ahead, rising out of the sea, is the Isthmus of Panama.
and nothing more
From this reading Just ahead, rising out of the sea, is the Isthmus of Panama.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
most important element
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just ahead, rising out of the sea, is the Isthmus of Panama.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading Just ahead, rising out of the sea, is the Isthmus of Panama.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
populatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjəleɪtɪd/
furnished with inhabitants
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Just ahead, rising out of the sea, is the Isthmus of Panama.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
not in physical motion
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GREAT GATUN DAM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
at the time that
From this reading Down there to the left is the continent of South America, where there were cathedrals and palaces when Manhattan Island was still populated by native Indians."
in or at the place that
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
WindwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading "We are now on the famous Spanish Main," he continued, "where adventurers from the Windward Islands laid in wait for the galleons of Spain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Over there is the oldest country on this side of the world," said Peter Fenton, pointing over the rail of the vessel and across the smooth waters of the Caribbean sea.
