1519
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From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
18th
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From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
ALAMINOS
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From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
in addition
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
chins
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From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
carefully weighed
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
crossbowsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsboʊz/
plural of “crossbow” — a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
Diego
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From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
embarkationnounUS /ˌembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
brought together in one place
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
hardly-acquired
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From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
ten 10s
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
the force of workers available
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
Montoro
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From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
by chance
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
St
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From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
strandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
confined on all sides
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Guns, crossbows, gleaming armour, and a small, precious little troop of sixteen hardly-acquired horses, were also gathered there on the strand awaiting embarkation.
Vincent
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From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ANOTHER STORM FOR THE PILOT ALAMINOS._ It was the 18th day of February, 1519, an eventful day for many a one besides Montoro de Diego.
wavelets
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From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading The sun was sparkling on the wavelets in the bay, and on the sails of the little fleet riding at anchor in the harbour of the so-called town of Cape St. Vincent, at the westerly extremity of the island of Cuba.
which person or people
From this reading The brilliant rays of that southern sun were also shining on an eager assemblage of possibly nine hundred men, who considered themselves quite sufficient for the conquering of great nations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dark native faces with smooth cheeks and chins, and surrounded by lank black hair, showed conspicuously amongst the greater numbers of their Spanish comrades.
