Chapter IX

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From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

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From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

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

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

confined by bonds

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

rid of obstructions

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

being joined in close association

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

being one more than seven

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

one or the other of two

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

come together

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

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

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

set up or found

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

the force of workers available

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

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From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

and nothing more

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

with speed

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

transport commercially

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

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

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Flight was out of the question, and either the _Aucher_ must fight to a finish or she must be sunk.

confined on all sides

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

being eight more than thirty

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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From this reading In some ways the story reads like mere romance, but it has been so thoroughly well-vouched for that there is not a particle of suspicion connected with it.

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

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

at the time that

From this reading Having set forth bound for the south of Spain they arrived near the Straits of Gibraltar, when they found themselves surrounded by eight Turkish galleys.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

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

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading (It should be mentioned that the Elizabethans used the word Turk somewhat loosely to mean Moslems.) It was rapidly made clear that only two alternatives were possible.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ELIZABETHAN SEAMEN AND TURKISH PIRATES But a much more adventurous voyage was that of a ship called _The Three Half Moones_, which, with a crew of thirty-eight men and well found in arms—“the better to encounter their enemies withall”—set out from Portsmouth in the year 1563.