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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.
14
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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.
adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
admire
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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.
Africk
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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.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
all
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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.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
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.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
always
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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.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
antique
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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.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
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.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
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.
assailed
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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.
attempt
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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.
boarded
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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.
Bon
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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.
bones
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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.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
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.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
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.
called
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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.
cape
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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.
caught
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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.
climates
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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.
coast
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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.
colony
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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.
coming
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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.
company
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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.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
crossing
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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.
dared
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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.
day
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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.
desired
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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.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
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.
drewnounUS /drew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dutch
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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.
em
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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.
especial
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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.
especially
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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.
Esperanzo
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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.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
evening
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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.
few
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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.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
force
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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.
forts
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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.
further
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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.
galleys
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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.
Gamboa
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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.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
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.
heathens
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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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
hug
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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.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
infest
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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.
initiate
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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.
instruct
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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.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
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.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
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.
like
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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.
Line
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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.
made
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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.
many
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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.
master
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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.
mate
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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.
matters
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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.
met
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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.
mightily
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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.
more
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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.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
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.
much
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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.
mysteries
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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.
neared
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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.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
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.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
off
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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.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
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.
once
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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.
opportunity
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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.
other
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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.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
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.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
piratesnounUS /ˈpirates/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Portugals
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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.
relic
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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.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
sea
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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.
seamen
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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.
Seas
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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.
seeing
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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.
sight
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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.
south
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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.
speak
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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.
stars
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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.
storms
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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.
strange
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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.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
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.
superstition
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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.
supposenounUS /ˈsuppose/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
Tangier
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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.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
temperate
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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.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
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.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
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.
then
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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.
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.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
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.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
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.
things
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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.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
twice
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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.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
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.
very
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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.
vessels
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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.
view
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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.
voyage
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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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
waters
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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.
wepronounUS /wiː/
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.
weather
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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.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
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.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
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.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
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.
willing
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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.
wisest
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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.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
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.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
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.
