12
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From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
1492
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From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
3
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From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
5300
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From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The last two were hardly larger than good-sized boats.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
ducats
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From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
FittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
good-sized
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From this reading The last two were hardly larger than good-sized boats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
only a very short time before
From this reading The last two were hardly larger than good-sized boats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
impoverishedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/
Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The last two were hardly larger than good-sized boats.
immediately past
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
the force of workers available
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
absolutely essential
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
not any; not one
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
on one occasion
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
and nothing more
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
Palos
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From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
Pinta
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From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
a quantity of money
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The last two were hardly larger than good-sized boats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The last two were hardly larger than good-sized boats.
unchartedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃɑːrtɪd/
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
not known
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessel which he commanded was named the _Santa Maria_; the second, the _Pinta_; and the third, the _Nina_.
VesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three Vessels Fitted Out for Columbus—The First Voyage of Discovery is made from Palos, August 3, 1492—Columbus on the Open Sea Columbus was overjoyed at the success which at last crowned his efforts and at once began actively fitting out the necessary vessels.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
belonging to which person
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little squadron was provided with subsistence for twelve months and ninety men.[12] The cost of the expedition was not more than 5300 ducats, a sum which at that time seemed so large to the impoverished Court that the whole undertaking might have been abandoned had it not been that the citizens of Palos provided two of the vessels, the King sending only one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those which the King placed at his disposal were so small and poorly built that no man but Columbus would have trusted himself in them upon a vast, unknown sea whose dangerous spots were uncharted.
