used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
battle-ground
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From this reading For centuries it was the treasure-house of the world and the battle-ground of the mightiest European powers.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
CastilenounUS /ˌkæˈstaɪl/
a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading For centuries it was the treasure-house of the world and the battle-ground of the mightiest European powers.
centuries-old
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From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
one or the other of two
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading For centuries it was the treasure-house of the world and the battle-ground of the mightiest European powers.
ever-shifting
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From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
HemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
INDIESnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
ISLESnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
most important element
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading For centuries it was the treasure-house of the world and the battle-ground of the mightiest European powers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
PANAMAnounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading For centuries it was the treasure-house of the world and the battle-ground of the mightiest European powers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Aside from its beauty, its delightful climate, and its ever-shifting scenes, the Caribbean and its shores are redolent of romance.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
SPICEnounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
starting-point
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From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
treasure-house
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From this reading For centuries it was the treasure-house of the world and the battle-ground of the mightiest European powers.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PANAMA, PAST AND PRESENT,” “ISLES OF SPICE AND PALM,” “THE BOOK OF THE WEST INDIES,” “THE REAL STORY OF THE PIRATE,” ETC.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
which person or people
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is no more entrancing body of water in either the Western or the Eastern Hemisphere—than the Caribbean Sea, with a fringe of lovely tropical islands on the one side and on the other the Spanish Main and its picturesque centuries-old towns and fascinating sights.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was the starting-point of those brave though ruthless adventurers who carved a new world for Castile and Leon.
