used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
equally
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, after an observation at noon.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
cause to be bored
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
carraca
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From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
chalkedverbUS /tʃɔːkt/
past form of “chalk” — write, draw, or trace with chalk
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
make right or correct
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
DRIVESnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
set up or found
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
Hislop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
HURRICANEnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
ISLESnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
the middle of the day
From this reading Then, after an observation at noon.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Then, after an observation at noon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
go across or through
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
one of four equal parts
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
round-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
tacksnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after an observation at noon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A HURRICANE DRIVES US TO THE FORTUNATE ISLES.
under normal conditions
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
at the time that
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some days after this we passed a carraca, as the Portuguese name those large and round-built vessels which they send to Brazil and the Indies, and which are alike adapted for burden, fighting, and sailing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weather continued cloudy, and an increased difference was found on exchanging the latitude and longitude with another vessel next morning.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On exchanging the bearings--which, when vessels pass each other, are usually chalked on a blackboard hung over the quarter--Weston and Hislop found a considerable difference between the Portuguese and ours; but never doubting that we were correct, they bore on without hailing the carraca, as we passed each other on opposite tacks under a press of sail.
