Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

later than; following

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

anew

From this reading Then silence again fell for eighteen months.

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 Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

a quantity of money

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

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From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Then silence again fell for eighteen months.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Then silence again fell for eighteen months.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

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

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

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

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

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

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

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From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

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

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

not able to be computed or enumerated

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

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

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

information about recent and important events

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

not any; not one

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

on one occasion

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

the work of a sailor

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Then silence again fell for eighteen months.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

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

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

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

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading HUBERT'S RETURN After the sailing of Mr. Drake's expedition, the friends of the adventurers had to wait in patience for several months before news arrived.

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

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

accept gladly

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading He was not able to go at once, for his duties detained him; but a couple of days after the Hall had welcomed its new master, Anthony was at the Dower House again with Isabel.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

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

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Then the _Elizabeth_, under the command of Mr. Winter, which had been separated from Mr. Drake's _Pelican_ in a gale off the south-west coast of America, returned to England, bringing the news of Mr. Doughty's execution for desertion; but of the _Pelican_ herself there was no further news until complaints arrived from the Viceroy of New Spain of Mr. Drake's ravages up the west coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Anthony had followed the fortunes of the _Pelican_, in which Hubert had sailed, with a great deal of interest: and it was with real relief that after the burst of joy in London at the news of her safe return to Plymouth with an incalculable amount of plunder, he had word from Lady Maxwell that she hoped he would come down at once to Great Keynes, and help to welcome Hubert home.