Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN COOK'S PREDECESSORS.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading CAPTAIN COOK'S PREDECESSORS.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

showing approval

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

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

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

exceedingly harmful

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

past form of “petition” — write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading CAPTAIN COOK'S PREDECESSORS.

communicate vividly

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

part with a possession or right

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Roggewein--The little that is known of him--The uncertainty of his discoveries--Easter Island--The Pernicious Islands--The Baumans--New Britain--Arrival in Batavia--Byron--Stay at Rio Janeiro and Port Desire--Entrance into Straits of Magellan--Falkland Islands and Port Egmont--The Fuegians--Mas a Fuero--Disappointment Islands--Danger Islands--Tinian--Return to Europe.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading His project was favourably received, but a coolness in the relations between Spain and Holland forced the Batavian government to relinquish the expedition for a time.

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

From this reading As early as 1669, Roggewein the elder had petitioned the Dutch West India Company for three armed vessels, in order to prosecute his discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.