Chapter III · Of My Arriving at Surat, and of the Posture of Affairs There

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From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

feel admiration for

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

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From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

anew

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

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

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

traveling across

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

wanted intensely

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

a quad with a square body

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

divisible by two

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

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 And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

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From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

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

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

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From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

invade in great numbers

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

bring into being

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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 For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

powerfully or vigorously

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

on one occasion

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

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

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

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

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

express in speech

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

express a supposition

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

express in words

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

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

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

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

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

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

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

two times

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

precisely as stated

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

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

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The other vessels coming in that same evening, we left Tangier the next day, and continued in company our voyage along the Africk coast.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

in or at the place that

From this reading But as we drew further to the south, and neared again the temperate climates, and in especial as we passed that cape called by the Portugals _Bon Esperanzo_,[14] where the Dutch have a few forts, we were assailed by such storms as we were like to have left our bones in the South Seas.

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

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading In all these matters, then, was there much to instruct us, and our good master and his mate were always willing to tell us whatever we desired.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

an old word for “yes”

From this reading For in these climates there is many things are not as they are with us, as the sea and the weather and the length of day, and the very stars themselves, not to speak of the poor heathens that boarded us more than once, more especially off the colony of the Gamboa.[13] And on crossing of the Line, moreover we were made initiate in those mysteries which, as I suppose, are a relic of antique superstition, but which the seamen do hug mightily; yea, even the wisest among ’em.

but in spite of that

From this reading And although we caught sight not once nor twice of the galleys of those pirates that infest these waters, yet they dared not attempt us, seeing our force, and we had opportunity to admire the strange things that met our view.